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Short answer What to expect while anagrelide works Common questions Related questions Sources**Anagrelide usually starts lowering your platelet count within 7 to 14 days at the right dose.**
Your response depends on your dose and how gradually your prescriber adjusts it. In clinical trials, reaching a platelet count of 600,000 per microliter or less took 4 to 12 weeks, but your clinician may set a different target. Blood tests show whether treatment is working, even if you feel no different. Take your doses at the same times each day and keep your scheduled lab appointments.
What to expect while anagrelide works
Common questions
How long does Anagrelide take to work?
Anagrelide usually begins lowering your platelet count within 7 to 14 days at the right dose. In clinical trials, reaching 600,000 platelets per microliter or less took 4 to 12 weeks; your clinician sets your individual target. Dose adjustments can affect your timeline. You need frequent blood tests because how you feel does not show whether your platelet count is improving. Take anagrelide exactly as prescribed, and ask your prescriber to review your results if your count is not falling. Do not increase your dose or stop on your own, since platelet counts can rise within days after stopping.