I stopped taking bendroflumathiazide.

[Buntysis]

I developed gout recently and stopped taking bendroflumathiazide as I found it increased uric acid levels. My BP is OK, but I have put on 3 pounds in a few days (I read that this is a rebound action due to now retaining more water and sodium). Will this settle down soon?

[Celtic]

Does yourDr know that you have stopped the Bendroflumethiaside? If not, then you should discuss this with him/her. At the same time, the Dr could advise you regarding the weight gain.

With regard to gout, following my own experience with that I have found that restricting high acid foods/purines in my diet has helped. Good luck with that as it is a very painful experience.

[Buntysis in reply to Celtic]

Thank you for replying. Yes, I told the doc over the phone and he agreed that Bendro. could increase uric acid levels, and to keep a close check on my BP, but so far so good. I've stopped gaining weight, but haven't lost any yet (unfortunately!)

[Celtic in reply to Buntysis]

I doubt many of us have lost weight during the lockdown but hang in there, avoid salt wherever possible and reduce refined carbs to help. Good luck,

[gsw5700]

Are you taking allopurinol? If not, probably.a good idea to do so as this reduces the amount of uric acid produced so will help prevent gout