“…50,65,67,69,71,74,77,81 Some studies also reported dermatological (hyperpigmentation, alopecia, maculopapular rash, or facial erythema) 65,69 and neurological (headache or dizziness) 65,69 adverse events on long-term therapy, although others did not observe such symptoms or attributed them to other disease-related risk factors. 67,74,104 No renal or hepatic side effects were reported with hydroxyurea therapy. 67,69,71,74,75,82,85 Although some reports suggested that hydroxyurea may adversely affect gonadal function, 87 others failed to document such an association even on long-term therapy.…”