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Suggest An Alternative Of Mitigare For The Treatment Of Gout
I recently found out that I have gout ...............I have been on mitigare almost 6 months. is there anything else you can take as I see that mitigare side effects could be your kidneys. my kidneys was only producing about 85percent (20 years ago) from my recollection.
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
Consult a rheumatologist and get evaluated.
Miyigare a brand name of colchicine and prolonged use can cause kidney damage. You can opt for drugs like Allopurinol which is regarded as safe.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Consult a rheumatologist and get evaluated.
Miyigare a brand name of colchicine and prolonged use can cause kidney damage. You can opt for drugs like Allopurinol which is regarded as safe.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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