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Does ethambutol induce gout?
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Yes: Anti-tuberculous chemotherapy-induced crystal arthropathy is a rare and poorly recognized adverse effect of Pyrazinamide and ethambutol.
Answered 3/30/2023
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Yes: Ethabutol has been reported to elevate serum uric acid levels and can cause precipitation of an acute gout attack.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: A common side effect of ethambutol is increased uric acid. Gout flares are caused by a build-up of uric acid in the body. Therefore, there is a possibility that ethambutol can cause a gout flare.
Answered 11/28/2017
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