I was diagnosed in November of 2008. Since then I have been on three medications as well as being in and out of the hospital three times. I am 28 years old and engaged to be married in the fall. I am currently on Pegasys and doing very well. I get the injection once a week and continue to stay on a managed dose of Anagrelide. This from what I have been told is the 2013 Standard Care of Treatment, "Pegasys" though it does have significant side effects in its printed literature and studies, it does prove to be effective and the side effects are minimal. This medication is safe to have children on and does not have any long term side effects as Hydrea does. I hope this helps as everyone is trying to determine the best medication for them.
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