Probenecid FAQ

Which of the following medicines are over the counter?

Im doing a report on Gout and found a list of medicines that help treat gout, BUT the site didnt tell me which ones were over the counter. Here is the list: -Acetaminophen -NSAIDs -Colchicine -Corticosteroids -Probenecid -ColBenemid -Allopurinol -Losartan Do you guys know which ones a person with gout can get over the counter?

And if not then why? What does probenecid do to help?

My father is on a cocktail of high blood pressure medications (Norvasc, Lisinopril, Terazosin, Triamterene, Probenecid, Atenolol, Amiodrarone and Coumadin) but also has, for years, had trouble sleeping through the night. In fact, he tends to only get about two to three hours of sleep. He had been taking Tylenol PM to help him sleep, and it was working, but I pointed out that the active compound in that, (essentially benedryl) probably doesn't mix well with the meds that he is on. He's going to go visit his doctor soon to see about some sort of prescription that he could try, but does anyone have any suggestions for us? He's in desperate need of something... Thanks for the help!

I have had gout for over 20 years. It comes from an excess of uric acid. My body is a over producer and also doesnt get rid of it effeiciently. I have been on all the regular treatments...allopurinol...probenecid....etc..etc..but nothing seems to work. Honestly I would'nt wish this disease on my worst enemy. So, does anyone know of other treatments that may work. I have heard that dark cherries are good to eat for gout, but is there anything else out there? There is a new medicine, FEBUXOSTAT, but the FDA hasnt approved of it yet. Any other ideas?

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Drug therapy needed for gout attacks - Daytona Beach News-Journal

Drug therapy needed for gout attacks Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL Probenecid , a uricosuric drug, increases the urinary excretion of uric acid. Uricosuric drugs act on the uric acid transport mechanisms in the kidney to increase the amount of uric acid excreted in the urine.