thiazides & old lady--Goljan q

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thiazides & old lady--Goljan q

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namf
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07/24/04 - 06:22 AM

Hi guys..

Goljan writes in his notes: "Elderly woman on thiazides is most at risk for developing gout".

Why?

Thank you :wink:

bjblessi
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10/25/04 - 08:58 PM

I believe they compete for the transport of uric acid into the PCT.
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nlamichhane
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11/12/04 - 01:05 AM

then why old womens only

MLF
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11/12/04 - 01:37 AM

Probably because kidney function declines in elderly people, thus less excretion causing it to bulid up.

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