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Suffering From Gout. Was Taking Naproxen, Diclofenac Sodium. Correct Dosage?
Hi there, I have a sore case of gout . Its the first time for a couple of years. I have found my previous medication in cupboard.It is Naproxen and Diclofenac Sodium . If I remember correctly it was 1 x 250mg of Naproxen and 3 x 50mg of Diclofenac Sodium per day. Could you please confirm. I m afraid I ve lost the boxes for them. Thank You
Wed, 9 Jan 2013
Hi dear,
we must not ignore gout on pain killers alone.They can be taken need based to a dosage you mentioned correctly.
You start a proper drug like allopurinol , probenecid , etc. after consulting a physician.
Also monitor your Uric acid levels every 3 weeks.dont let them exceed 6mg/dl.
Reduce protein intake and if possible , shift to piroxicam which is better suited in your condition.
Contact me anytime.
hope you get well soon.
we must not ignore gout on pain killers alone.They can be taken need based to a dosage you mentioned correctly.
You start a proper drug like allopurinol , probenecid , etc. after consulting a physician.
Also monitor your Uric acid levels every 3 weeks.dont let them exceed 6mg/dl.
Reduce protein intake and if possible , shift to piroxicam which is better suited in your condition.
Contact me anytime.
hope you get well soon.
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thank you.
you should start with a one drug among them.
you can start with naproxen 250 mg daily,then increase the dose gradually upto 500 mg 8 hourly if needed.
if not responding then replace the drug with diclofenac sodium. at first with low dose,then increase the dose gradually according to need.
usually 2 NSAID is not prescribed at a time.
you should start with a one drug among them.
you can start with naproxen 250 mg daily,then increase the dose gradually upto 500 mg 8 hourly if needed.
if not responding then replace the drug with diclofenac sodium. at first with low dose,then increase the dose gradually according to need.
usually 2 NSAID is not prescribed at a time.
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