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Diagnosed For Gout, Uric Acid 7.6, Placed On Allopurinol. Any Dietary Restriction ?

Hi I m a 45year old male,a Pharmacy Technician. I ve been diagnosed with Gout two years ago, with 7.6 Uric Acid level,my first doctor placed me on Allopurinol Tablets 400mg daily. since then I m still on it but some times when i dis obeyed dietary restrictions, takes up to 600mg of the drug, have not gone for another check for Uric Acid, oly use symptoms to increase or decrease the dose.Please help especially on dietary restrictions & drug of choice. Thanks
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Allopurinol will help you in increasing the excretion of uric acid. For pain control, a mild pain killer and anti inflammatory is necessary. You also need to restrict the protein intake and increase vitamin C intake.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Diagnosed For Gout, Uric Acid 7.6, Placed On Allopurinol. Any Dietary Restriction ?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Allopurinol will help you in increasing the excretion of uric acid. For pain control, a mild pain killer and anti inflammatory is necessary. You also need to restrict the protein intake and increase vitamin C intake. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com