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Can Amino Acid Supplements Be Taken While On Atorvastatin And Allopurinol?
Will adding Amino acids have any adverse reactions with any of my medications? Specifically: L-Tryptophan, GABA, DPA, and 5-HTP. Meds include atorvaStatin 20 mg, Allopurinol 200 mg, Acyclovir 400mg, Lixinopril 20 mg, and Sulfameth/Trimethoprim 800/160 mg
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Allopurinol has given for gout-related arthritis and pain. Gout cause by an accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints. This uric acid production by protein metabolism. So along with drugs, the main treatment for gout is a protein-restricted diet. Amino acids are precursors of protein. So if you take amino acids, then there are high chances that your gout may worsen. So better to consult your doctor first before starting amino acids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
Allopurinol has given for gout-related arthritis and pain. Gout cause by an accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints. This uric acid production by protein metabolism. So along with drugs, the main treatment for gout is a protein-restricted diet. Amino acids are precursors of protein. So if you take amino acids, then there are high chances that your gout may worsen. So better to consult your doctor first before starting amino acids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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