Gout

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Gout Overview

Gout ( GOWT) is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a red, tender, hot and swollen joint, caused by the deposition of needle-like crystals of uric acid known as monosodium urate crystals. Pain typically comes on rapidly, reaching maximal intensity in less than 12 hours. The joint at the base of the big toe is affected (Podagra) in about half of cases. It may also result in tophi, kidney stones, or kidney damage.Gout is due to persistently elevated levels of ...

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Rapid weight gain while on allopurinol

I started on allopurinol 100 mg tab in oct since then have gained 25lbs. Anyone else have this happen? ## Hello, LaceyLu! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. According to the FDA, Allopurinol is used to treat excess uric acid and it has been reported to cause rapid weight gain in a small percentage of people that take it. Other side effects may possibly include sore throat, nausea, dizziness, bruising and joint stiffness. Have you spoken to your doctor? It might not be the right medication for you to take. ## I am on 200 mg a day, I didn't notice until I saw your post, but I have gained 50# in 2 years. I thought I was overeating but I actually eat weather and don't hardly ever eat junk or fast food. I will definitely be bringing this up with...

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dolgramin

orange pill from Mexico. What is it? ## Sorry, foreign medications aren't regulated like those in the U.S. under the auspices of the FDA are, so finding information on them is very difficult. ## I received that orange pill, called Dolgramin, from a pharmacy in Peru. I got it for sore throat and inflammation of the glands. ## For me this orange pill has been a miracle pill , nothing works better or take away the pain and inflammation like this medicine , Gout is probably the most painful condition I’ve ever experienced, I have a great Insurance plan and I’ve visited many different doctors , including trips to emergency rooms and no other medicine or prescription have the same effect , ## Dolgramin is a pill you can get in Peru is an anti-inflammatory. You should take one ...

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Drug Name Large white round pill with M 71

3/8' diameter Round white pill with M 71 ## The pill in description is Allopurinol (300 mg). Allopurinol is a drug used primarily to treat hyperuricemia (excess uric acid in blood plasma) and its complications, including chronic gout. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## I have been using peach collored allopurinol and recently reordered and received smalled white tablets. What is the difference? ## Hi Bob, This is a common situation where you receive a different looking pill than what you've been used to getting. My assumption is that the newer pills you received are manufactured or distributed by another company. The Manufacturer of t...

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SIDE EFFECTS WHILE TAKING ALLOPURINOL

Years ago I was on Allupurinol, for excess uric acid., Then my ankles and feet starting to swell, and I went to the foot doctor, who put bandages around my legs. but it did not help. He ,then , send me to a Therapist, for massages and a few pedaling excersices..... but one of the therapist, told me, that if I was on Alluporinol, some people experience the same swelling. So, of my own, I stop Allupinol, and my swelling and soreness, disappear. Now I have had tophis, from the uric acid... and a rheumatogist put me again on Allopurinol, and it has been 3 months, and today, the same happens, my feet are sore, when I walk,and very swollen.... So I will stop again this medication, and will tell my rheumatologist, all about it. Dont know what he is going to use now.....? If you have heard simi...

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Kidney failure from Allopurinol?

Can taking Allopurinol cause a diabetic to develop kidney problems? ## My father had a quadruple by-pass and kidney failure, should he continue taking allopurinol along with these medications: coumadin, lipitor, lisinopil, metrplolol and pholso? ## Allopurinol has been known to cause kidney failure as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, kidney insufficiency, and confusion, according to FDA reports. Ref: Medline Plus Allopurinol However, diabetes and many other medications can also cause kidney problems, so there is really no way to say for sure what has caused kidney issues. What was the doctor's opinion? Carolyn, have those all been prescribed for him by his doctor? He should take what they have prescribed, and not make any changes, without their approval.

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White pill M31

Round small pill with the imprint M | 31 (with a score line down the middle separating the M and 31) ## What is it and what is it prescribed for? White pill, round split down the middle with M31 on it. ## Hello, I was looking at the NIH pill database and this is the information I found regarding a white pill imprinted with M;31. NDC 0378-0137 IMPRINT M;31 NAME Allopurinol INGREDIENTS Allopurinol 100 mg; LABEL AUTHOR Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. COLOR White SIZE 10mm SHAPE Round SCORE 2 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS - Silicon Dioxide - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Starch, Corn - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A Potato I hope this information was useful. Let me know if you have any other questions regarding this medication. ## Yes - what's it used for?...

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Ketohan

i bought some pills while working in russia , they are capsules, one side is blue and the other side is clear with tiny white capsules in them, they are called ketohan , i cant remember what they are for, can you help please. ## Hi loobilu, Unfortunately, I'm not finding anything whatsoever pertaining to the name Ketohan. I also tried looking up different variations of it's spelling, but nothing has turned up on search engines, other than completely unrelated topics. Are you sure Ketohan is the correct name of this medication? If it's real then it shouldn't be that hard to verify it's existence, let alone what it might be used for. If anyone else happens to recognize this drug, I'd appreciate it if you can share some details about it and where we can find more in...

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hot pink capsule LBS

Hot pink capsule ..It says LBS on both ends of it. I have no idea what it is? I can't seem to find anything about it anywhere. ## Did you figure this out? I have one also. It's part of a four pill combo pack that an Asian store sells for gout. The other pills have no markings at all. I'm trying to figure out what it is before trying it.

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2083 V

WHITE PILL ## This is 100mg Allopurinal, or brand name Alloprim. It is used to treat prevention of gout and/or kidney stones. It reduces the level of uric acid in your body. Side effects include, wheezing, rash, headache, dizziness, among others. ## The identification provided is correct. NDC: 00603-2115 Here's an image of that Allopurinol tablet to confirm: Inactive ingredients may include: Silicon Dioxide Lactose Monohydrate Magnesium Stearate Cellulose, Microcrystalline Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato Is there anything I can help with?

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ketobest 600mg

My nephrology doctor prescribed me ketobest 3x a day. Last week my creatinine level was at 1.70. Today it came down to 1.32. My ultrasound is normal. Do i have to be worried? Do i have to use ketobest for a long time? I'm also taking colchicine for my gout. ## Hello, I am elvin, 21 years old. I got poisoned by the medicine that I took. Im also from the philippines. the name of the medicine that Ive took was lhing zhi. it is a chinese drug that increases your metabolism. Ive took it for about for months and in that 4 months I experience some side effects like headache vommiting and my metabolism also increases and after for months taking that medicine this last month of november 2016 the side effects of that medicine increases when im eating a meal in just a minute I experience vommi...

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