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Is Indomethacin Advisable For Gout?
My friend has diabetis, congestive heart failure, and has now developed gout. His doctor has prescribed indomethacin 50 mg twice a day for pain. He has deveoped some kidney failure and kidney spec said this is not a gout med. My friend is 81 and was very active until lately.
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Anonymous's Response
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Indomethacin or any NSAID can not be given to patients with CHF(congestive heart failure),and kidney failure.
your freind needs uricosuric agent FEBUXOSTAT, and safe pain killers like TRAMODOL. A gentle physiotherapy will be very helpful
your freind needs uricosuric agent FEBUXOSTAT, and safe pain killers like TRAMODOL. A gentle physiotherapy will be very helpful
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