Hydrea and Ginger drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Hydrea (hydroxyurea) and Ginger (ginger). Common drug interactions include dizziness among females and death among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Hydrea and Ginger. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Hydrea?
Hydrea has active ingredients of hydroxyurea. It is often used in polycythemia vera. eHealthMe is studying from 9,083 Hydrea users. Check the latest studies of Hydrea.
What is Ginger?
Ginger has active ingredients of ginger. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 2,449 Ginger users. Check the latest studies of Ginger.
22 people who take Hydrea and Ginger together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Hydrea and Ginger, by gender? *:
female:
- Dizziness
- Cholelithiasis (the presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts)
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Haematocrit increased
- Hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness (eds))
- Memory impairment
- Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
- Platelet count increased
- Rash
- Vomiting
male:
- Death
What are the common drug interactions of Hydrea and Ginger, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Dizziness
- Decreased appetite
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Haematocrit increased
- Hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness (eds))
- Memory impairment
- Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
- Platelet count increased
- Rash
- Vomiting
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 21 people, 95.45%
- High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 40.91%
- Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 2 people, 9.09%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Hydrea:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Ginger:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Hydrea and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Ginger and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Almarshad HA, "Effect of ginger rhizome extract on lymphocytopenic guinea pig with azathioprine", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014 Nov .
- Almarshad HA, "Effect of ginger rhizome extract on lymphocytopenic guinea pig with azathioprine", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014 Nov .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydroxyurea and ginger (the active ingredients of Hydrea and Ginger, respectively), and Hydrea and Ginger (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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