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Hydroxyurea works?

2024-06-15 11:20:07
Doctor diagnosed cml based on reports on cbc and asked for some test out of which some reports have come but still 2 reports are pending. Till the result of report doctor prescribed hydroxyurea twice a day. The tlc on the day of bone marrow biopsy and one week after (today) is attached. I am worried that wbc are decreasing very slowly. Is hydroxyurea working? Also hb has decreased. Is it cause of worry ? The test results are from two different labs
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Wait till the reports came and continue same treatment as your doctor advised

Answered2024-06-30 16:51:29

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Ya hydroxyurea may work slowly to decrease WBC and platelt count.Aftr all the investigations have confirmed that it is CML, your doctor will prescribe a TKI such as imatinib or dasatinib. So wait patiently

Answered2024-06-16 05:23:21

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Ok. Yeah that’s right. Continue the medicine as advised. WBC and hb platelet may reduce for time being initially. Don’t worry Keep in consult with your doctor

Answered2024-06-15 11:51:41

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