Switching to pegasys

[muriell]

If moving from hydroxycarbamide to pegasys, are they taken in combination initially until the effect of pegasys is known?

[Otterfield]

When I switched to Pegasys I had been on Hydroxycarbamide + Anagrelide. My haematologist reduced the dose of these to one of each a day until the Pegasys started to kick in. Your haematologist will advise you. Best wishes, Jennie

[muriell in reply to Otterfield]

Thank you for replying Jennie. I’ve been on hydroxycarbamide for 20 years and am hoping pegasys can get those pesky platelets down. Best wishes, Muriell

[freddie1234 in reply to muriell]

Hi there. Hope you are keeping well. I too have been on hydroxycarbamide for nearly 20 years with no side effects. I had PV which has progressed to mpn, and now hydroxycarbamide is not controlling my bloods. I will be starting pegasys in 3 weeks and wondered how you are getting along and if you're having any side effects . Thank you