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Hydrea and Turmeric drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Hydrea (hydroxyurea) and Turmeric (turmeric). Common drug interactions include pruritus among females and fatigue among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Hydrea and Turmeric. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21 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 Turmeric?

Turmeric has active ingredients of turmeric. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 16,563 Turmeric users. Check the latest studies of Turmeric.

On Jul, 11, 2026

21 people who take Hydrea and Turmeric together, and have interactions are studied.

Hydrea and Turmeric drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Hydrea and Turmeric, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Bone pain
  4. Burning sensation
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Dizziness
  7. Food allergy
  8. Herpes zoster
  9. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  10. Oral herpes (viral infection of mouth)

male:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
  3. Platelet count decreased
  4. Rash
  5. Splenomegaly (enlargement of spleen)
  6. Death
  7. Abdominal distension
  8. Abnormal faeces (abnormal stool)
  9. Adverse drug reaction
  10. Anaemia (lack of blood)

What are the common drug interactions of Hydrea and Turmeric, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)

40-49:

  1. Hysterectomy

50-59:

  1. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Bone pain
  4. Burning sensation
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Food allergy
  7. Herpes zoster
  8. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  9. Oral herpes (viral infection of mouth)
  10. Oropharyngeal pain

60+:

  1. Chapped lips (cracking, fissuring, and peeling of the skin f lip)
  2. Cheilitis (infection of lips)
  3. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
  4. Rash
  5. Splenomegaly (enlargement of spleen)
  6. Death
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  8. Fungal infection
  9. Lip discolouration
  10. Lip dry

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 11 people, 52.38%
  2. Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 10 people, 47.62%
  3. Joint Pain: 6 people, 28.57%
  4. Bone Pain: 6 people, 28.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydroxyurea and turmeric (the active ingredients of Hydrea and Turmeric, respectively), and Hydrea and Turmeric (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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