Gout Drugs Side Effects

Below is a list of common medications used to treat or reduce the symptoms of treatment to prevent gout.

Gout drugs side effects.

Colchicine is used to reduce gout pain. They can increase blood sugar levels and blood pressure and may induce mood changes. Your doctor may use a needle to draw fluid from your affected joint. A number of medications can contribute to hyperuricemia and sometimes trigger gout by interfering with the renal tubular excretion of urate or by increasing the formation of uric acid2.

Urate crystals may be visible when the fluid is examined. To reduce the chance for the medicine to irritate the lining of stomach the starting point for ulcers to develop nsaids are commonly suggested to be taken after a full meal. Simon would have liked more information about the possible side effects of the tablets he was prescribed. Loop and thiazide diuretics salicylates cyclosporin antituberculosis medications have been associated with an increased uric acid levels.

Other side effects of nsaids include headaches dizziness rashes aggravation of asthma heart and kidney problems and increased blood pressure. Side effects can include nausea diarrhea and vomiting. Blood test results can be. But although mostly they cause minor side effects they could carry serious risks such as the increased risk of developing ulcers.

Corticosteroids such as prednisone can be prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation.