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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking febuxostat (Uloric)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to febuxostat, or if you are being treated with any of the following medications:

  • azathioprine (Azasan, Imuran);
  • mercaptopurine (Purinethol); or
  • theophylline (Elixophyllin, TheoCap, Theochron, Uniphyl).

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before taking febuxostat, tell your doctor if you have:

  • kidney disease;
  • liver disease;
  • heart disease, high blood pressure; or
  • diabetes.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking febuxostat, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether febuxostat passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take febuxostat (Uloric)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

You may have an increase in gout symptom flares when you first start taking febuxostat. For best results, keep taking the medication as directed. Your doctor may prescribe other gout medications for you to use during the first 6 months of treatment with febuxostat.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood may need to be tested often. Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor.

Store febuxostat at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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