Saudi Arabia
A male asked:
I am having a gout attack that is in its ninth day. i have "moderate" kidney dysfunction (creatinine of 1.55 aprox). can i use ibuprofen? what else?
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Dr. Ernest Fischeranswered
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 13 years experience
Avoid ibuprofen: We usually recommend to stay away from ibuprofen and similar medications with your level of kidney function. Unfortunately other treatment options are prescription only.
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