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What Causes Gout And Decrease In BP Levels While On Pravastatin?
I have taken 40mgs of Pravastatin Sodium for about 8 to 10 years and have had numerous cases of gout attacks never had it before in my life. I pretty much gave up beer,shrimp,organ food and lost 15 lbs. I am now 72 a was on Allopurinol 100mgs for about two years no major change so I stop. I now am looking at reducing my Pravastatin because it does keep my blood pressure down but it can also can cause Gout. I think i ll reduce it to 20mgs and monitor my blood pressure make sure it stays in check and monitor my Gout. What do you think???????
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Pravastatin is one of the medications that helps with cholesterol. It does not affect your blood pressure so you would need to monitor your cholesterol levels.
There is one statin , atorvastatin, that was shown in a medical study to decrease uric acid levels. Uric acid is increased in gout so decreased uric acid maybe be helpful for you.
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Pravastatin is one of the medications that helps with cholesterol. It does not affect your blood pressure so you would need to monitor your cholesterol levels.
There is one statin , atorvastatin, that was shown in a medical study to decrease uric acid levels. Uric acid is increased in gout so decreased uric acid maybe be helpful for you.
You can consider this option
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