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Frequently asked question: Why will a sickle cell patient be prescribed hydroxycarbamide (Hydrea© or Siklos©)?

Hydroxycarbamide is mostly prescribed when a patient frequently has sickle cell crises (more than 3 per year), after acute chest syndrome or other complications, or in cases of very severe anemia. It is important, however, to take note of the side effects, which include nausea, headache, and hair loss. The bone marrow might also be inhibited too much, which would see white blood cell production drop to an insufficient level. Close monitoring by a specialist is therefore important.

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