You might see more cases of gout

October 2003

You might see more cases of gout now that diuretics are being used more for hypertension.

Thiazides and loop diuretics can INCREASE uric acid levels by DECREASING renal excretion. This sometimes leads to gout.

Gout is treated by relieving the acute attack...and then decreasing uric acid levels to prevent recurrences.

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