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Does taking durea hydroxyurea) reduces platelets count?
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It can: Reduction in white blood cell count usually occurs before platelet count decreases. See this site for more info on side effects. http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/hydroxyurea-oral-route/side-effects/DRG-20068109
Answered 6/9/2015
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