A 39-year-old female asked:
Can you take water pills with gout medicine?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ronald Obermananswered
Podiatry 32 years experience
Ask your physician: He should be able to advise you on what is best for your specific condition.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 49 years experience
No for a few!: Most water pills in the thiazide family will elevate uric acid routinely. They shoul not be taken if you have gout!
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 22, 2013
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