Meds

[Petsch]

Has anyone ever gone off hydroxy periodically I’m jak positive and would like a break from meds nce in a while.

[Kerri2]

Petsch my dr currently has me off hydrea due to macrocytic anemia. Hgb is rising as well as platelets but keeping an eye on them. Not really sure I feel any better yet.

[friendofpiglet in reply to Kerri2]

I stopped for the same reason back in November, my HCT got down to .28!

Only off for a fortnight then back on a reduced dose gradually increasing. Last counts more or less perfect.

Trouble is that because of the amaemia I didn't feel noticeably better.

[Petsch in reply to friendofpiglet]

From America what’s a fornight

[friendofpiglet in reply to Petsch]

Fortnight! Two weeks......

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Have a chat with your haemo. A lot will depend on your blood counts.

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

You must speak to your haematologist before stopping any medication, do not just stop taking it without checking. Maz

[mhos61]

I suspect your platelets will rapidly increase. Platelets have a short life cycle.