10 Foods That Cause Gout
Food #9: Some Medications
Some medications that people take for conditions such as high blood pressure or heart failure can trigger a gout flare-up. Some specific medications that can cause these flare-ups include diuretics, beta blockers, and cyclosporine. Even low dose aspirin can cause an attack. Thus, if your doctor is going to prescribe you a new medication, make sure to mention you suffer from gout. Also talk with your doctor about gout prevention.
In addition, dehydration can also bring on a gout attack. This is because when your body is dehydrated, the amount of uric acid in your body rises and the ability for your kidneys to filtrate out the uric acid decreases. Thus, if you have gout, make sure to stay hydrated. It is recommended to drink half of your body weight in ounces.
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