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Could Allopurinol Taken To Control Gout Outbreaks Be Causing Weight Gain?
I started taking allopurinol to control gout outbreaks about 3 months ago. The gout seems to be under control - no gout symptoms since I started taking allopurinol - but I am gaining weight (about 15 lbs. in 3 mos.), despite efforts to exercise and to eat healthy. Could allopurinol be causing weight gain?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Hi,
Allopurinol can cause fluid retention which may cause your weight to increase. However, a weight gain of 15lbs would be significant fluid retention that you would have noticed as swollen ankles in the first instance.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
Allopurinol can cause fluid retention which may cause your weight to increase. However, a weight gain of 15lbs would be significant fluid retention that you would have noticed as swollen ankles in the first instance.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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