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What Causes High Uric Acid Level In Blood While On Zyloric?
Question: My mother is 63 yrs old and has high uric acid because of which her right leg thumb is swollen and pain. She has been taking zyloric 100 from 2 years, but I also have fabustat 40 with me please advise what is the best medication among these. Also please advise pain killer she takes retoz90 on SOS
Brief Answer:
Febustat is better
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Febustat is newer and considered better than Zyloric. So she can be started on Febustat.
If the pain is very much than she can be given Diclofenac tablet. You should also take a openion of orthopaedic surgeon who can guide you better as per the X Ray report.
If you have any more questions, I'll be happy to help.
Thanks & take care
Febustat is better
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Febustat is newer and considered better than Zyloric. So she can be started on Febustat.
If the pain is very much than she can be given Diclofenac tablet. You should also take a openion of orthopaedic surgeon who can guide you better as per the X Ray report.
If you have any more questions, I'll be happy to help.
Thanks & take care
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