Table 4.
Clinical and haematologic events in the study population following hydroxyurea therapy
| Eventsa | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Increased appetite | 14 (25.9) |
| Increased energy | 14 (25.9) |
| Abdominal pain | 3 (5.6) |
| Diarrhoea | 2 (3.7) |
| Vomiting | 1 (1.9) |
| Headache | 1 (1.9) |
| Passage of red urine | 1 (1.9) |
| Hyperpigmentation of the skin, palms and nails | 1 (1.9) |
| Generalized body aches | 1 (1.9) |
| Leucopenia | 6 (11.1) |
| Thrombocytopenia | 2 (3.7) |
| Severe anaemia | 0 (0) |
Multiple events were recorded.