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How Long Will I Have to Take Hydrea or other drugs?

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Because PV is a chronic condition, indefinitely, unless your doctor changes you to another treatment agent. Blood counts generally rebound rapidly once HU is stopped, whereas a period of remission is sometimes experienced after stopping Interferon.
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How Long Do I Have to Take Hydrea?

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Unless your doctor changes you to another treatment agent, for life. PV is a chronic condition. The rapid rebound following drug withdrawal requires continuous administration.
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WHAT IS HYDREA AND WHAT SIDE EFFECTS CAN I EXPECT?

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Hydrea is the commonly used name for hydroxyurea, an antimetabolite used to treat CML. Taken by mouth, it alters blood chemistry to reduce the number of white blood cells to a normal range. Like any other medicine, it has side effects. GI upset is not uncommon It is important to be monitored by your doctor while taking hydrea. Your immune system may be more fragile, and it is wise to avoid people with contagious illnesses or getting minor injuries.
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HOW LONG DO DRUGS (including alcohol) STAY in your system?

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CLICK HERE for a chart that will help you determine how much you "might"* be able to drink without becoming mentally/physically impaired. *(depending on your weight, health, age, and other factors)
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How long will I have to take these drugs?

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It will be necessary for you to take some immunosuppressive medication for as long as you have the transplant. Because the body never accepts the kidney as part of itself, rejection can occur even years later, particularly if you stop your medicines. However, it will be possible to reduce the dosage of medications gradually over time, as the risk of rejection lessens with time.
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This can be highly variable. Drugs such as Opiates, Cocaine, Methamphetamines and Benzodiazepines will typically take 1-3 days to be cleared out of the system, as long as you have ceased using it. Marijuana however can be a different story. The longest we have ever witnessed for marijuana to be cleared from an individuals system is about 6 weeks, this person had been smoking heavily every day for about 20 years.
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Is Hydrea Safer Than the Older Agents?

Myeloproliferative Disorders: PV FAQ
Some doctors feel very comfortable with its use, some do not like to use it in younger patients who will require treatment for many years but feel comfortable using it in older patients who are unlikely to remain on it long enough to develop any secondary problems. The literature reports of secondary leukemias associated with prolonged Hydrea therapy indicate the risk is lower than older agents.
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Will I Still Need Phlebotomies If I am taking Hydrea?

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Because hydroxyurea has less of a suppressive effect on erythropoiesis (red cell production ) than on platelet and neutrophil production, supplementary phlebotomies may be required for the maintenance of an optimal hematocrit.
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Excessive use of other drugs causes many long-term health and social consequences . As with alcohol, the positive effects occur much sooner than the negative consequences. It is this short-term reinforcement or reward that is thought to be the reason why people engage in drug- taking while ignoring or discounting the very serious consequences that might develop later on.
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How long can drugs be detected in the urine?

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Simple rule of thumb for most "street drugs" is about 2-3 days. It usually takes a few hours after drug use for drugs to be detected in the urine.
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Q2: How long will I have to stay on the drugs?

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Most people need to stay on a ‘maintenance’ dose permanently to keep their PV under control. Maintenance doses vary from person to person and your doctor will be aiming to get the dose as low as possible whilst keeping the disease controlled. Occasionally people manage to come off all drugs, without any symptoms and this may last for quite a few years, or even permanently.
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How long will drugs stay in your hair?

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For every 1 inch of hair exposed on your head is approximatly 60 days of history, for example let say you have 4 inches of hair on your head, this would mean 4 X 60 = 240 days. This will also be much longer for body hair, because you get more frequent haircuts on your head then your body hair.
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How long does it take to get my prescription drugs?

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Your order will be processed by a Canadian physician and the Canadian pharmacy within 10 working days after we receive your properly completed forms. Shipping time can vary, but will usually take between 10 - 12 business days.
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TOP How long do drugs stay in an individual's system?

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Drugs do not typically remain in the body for very long. Often no more than 24 - 72 hours, depending on the frequency of use and the individual's body functions. Marijuana is the exception, staying sometimes from several days to several weeks, again depending on the circumstances. However, through hair analysis, drugs are detectable up to 90 days after drug use.
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How long do drugs stay in the system?

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Barbiturates……………………………….…..3-8 days Cannabis……………………………………14-30 days Cocaine……………………………………….
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Question: Can hydrea be used to help children with sickle cell disease?

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Answer: Hydroxyurea therapy for pediatric sickle cell patients is in transitionzone between "experimental therapy" and "commonly accepted therapy." In comparison to adult sickle cell patients, the number of pediatric patients treated with hydroxyurea has been small. More teenagers have been treated with hydroxyurea than younger children.
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What if I am taking other drugs?

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Always discuss with your health care practitioner ALL of the medications you are taking (prescription and over-the-counter). In that way, you can receive the best advice for your own situation. At present, Viagra is not recommended for people taking nitroglycerin because the combination may lower blood pressure.
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Why are some drugs not included?

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Many drugs used in children are used outside their licence and they may not have been studied in adequate detail in children. BNF for Children includes information on drugs when there is sufficient evidence for the drug to be considered relatively safe and effective in children. For some drugs information is very scarce and their use may be limited to specialist centres and by clinicians with specialist expertise and knowledge of these drugs.
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What about drugs and alcohol?

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Drugs, alcohol, smoking, and sexual activity are strictly forbidden and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for immediate dismissal from camp without a refund.
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Which drugs can be tested for?

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Various testing methods normally test for a "panel" of drugs. Typically, a drug panel tests for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, and PCP. If a school has a particular problem with other drugs, such as MDMA, GHB, or steroids, they can include testing for these drugs as well.
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What about generic drugs?

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Generic drugs are an excellent way to help avoid spiraling medical costs. Generics are approved and endorsed by the government. In other words, generic prescriptions are just as safe and as effective as brand name drugs and, in fact, have been found to have fewer recalls.
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What about doing drugs?

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Injecting drugs using a needle that has been used by someone else is risky because it can contain infected blood from that person. Any drug use, including alcohol, affects judgment and can contribute to exposure to Hepatitis C infection. Any shared drug products or equipment (i.e. straw, dollar bill, spoon) that could have blood on them are means to pass the virus.
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What USDA-approved drugs are available for long-term treatment of obesity?

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Sibutramine. Also called Meridia, it is used together with a reduced-calorie diet to help you lose weight and keep the lost weight from returning. This medicine is approved for people whose initial body mass index (BMI) is at least 30. Patients with other risk factors, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, can be treated with the drug if their BMI is 27 or higher. It can cause an increase in pulse and blood pressure.
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