Hi there !
First of all , stay alert but do not worry.
Continue hydroxyurea and you should know very well that this drug is going to break cells in the body. When cells break ,the body accumulates
uric acid in the body which can cause gout.
So, we should drink more water so that it is flushed out and anti gout like febuxostat and allopurinol are helpful.
Phlebotomy is indicated if hematocrit is too high ( target is to keep hematocrit under 45).
Aspirin is given as platelet inhibitor otherwise thrombocythemia will cause more clots in the body.
So, take aspirin. 75 mg is anti platelet dose. Side effects are low. Chronic intake causes gastritis for which dietary precautions are indicated. Further ,doses are adjustable.