Hydroxyurea (Systemic)
Brand Names : Hydrea, Droxia
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with their needed effects, medicines
like hydroxyurea can sometimes cause unwanted effects such as blood problems
and other side effects. These and others are described below. Also, because
of the way these medicines act on the body, there is a chance that they might
cause other unwanted effects that may not occur until months or years after
the medicine is used. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer,
such as leukemia. Ask your health care professional for ways to lessen these
effects.
Although not all of these
side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Symptoms of overdose
Scaling of skin on hands and feet; severe darkening of skin color; soreness; sores in mouth and on lips; swelling
of palms and soles of feet; violet flushing of the
skinOther side
effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects
may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your
health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or
reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional
if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you
have any questions about them:
Hydroxyurea may cause temporary loss
of hair in some people. After treatment has ended, normal hair growth should
return, although the new hair may be a slightly different color or texture.
After you stop taking hydroxyurea, your body
may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount
of medicine you were using and how long you used it. During this period of
time check with your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following
side effects:
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine; cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint
red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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