19th March 2024

You review a 23 year old female in haematology clinic following multiple admissions with sickle cell crises

You review a 23 year old female in haematology clinic following multiple admissions with sickle cell crises. She tells you that the crises and these admissions have had a significant impact on her home life and studying as she is a full-time student. Following discussion with your consultant, you propose starting hydroxycarbamide therapy and counsel her as to the proposed benefits and risks. Which of the following is FALSE regarding the adverse effects of hydroxycarbamide in this context?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.