I am 56 y female, I was diagnosed with PV and at first the doc did only do phlebotomy and asperin. But then my platelets went up and now I have to take Hydroxyurea, 500 mg a day. Today he said I have to take 1000mg daily, because my HB is 16, hemoticrit 47 and platelet 500. WBC is normal. I don t want to take the high dose. What do you think?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have polycythemia Vera. In polycythemia Vera there is high RBC and platelets count. It will increase the viscosity of blood and there is chance of blood clotting. Phlebotomy is the most cost-effective treatment to reduce the RBC count. But aspirin and HY Chat Doctor.  So you should take HY