Hydroxyurea side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Hydroxyurea (hydroxyurea). Common side effects include diarrhoea among females and death among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 16,938 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Hydroxyurea?
Hydroxyurea has active ingredients of hydroxyurea. It is often used in polycythemia vera. eHealthMe is studying from 17,240 Hydroxyurea users. Check the latest studies of Hydroxyurea.
16,938 people who take Hydroxyurea and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Hydroxyurea, by gender? *
What are the common side effects of Hydroxyurea, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the common side effects of Hydroxyurea, by the time people have been on the drug (< 1 month to 10+ years)? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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How to use the study?
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How the study uses the data?
The study is based on hydroxyurea (the active ingredients of Hydroxyurea) and Hydroxyurea (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Hydroxyurea:
- Hydroxyurea (17,240 reports)
All Hydroxyurea side effects from A to Z:
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