Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Support Group
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (polycystic) in both kidneys. The disease can also damage the liver, pancreas and rarely the heart and brain.
Hi all
Just wanted to get some info on Allopurinol.. I have PKD, my creatinine levels were at 1.6-1.8 for a while.. I started taking Allopurinol for high uric acid about six months ago and just got my blood results My creatinine levels jumped to 2.17.
Has anyone experience this while taking Allopurinol???
I see my nephrologist the end of the month.
I would appreciate any input
Thanks
Bobby
Just wanted to get some info on Allopurinol.. I have PKD, my creatinine levels were at 1.6-1.8 for a while.. I started taking Allopurinol for high uric acid about six months ago and just got my blood results My creatinine levels jumped to 2.17.
Has anyone experience this while taking Allopurinol???
I see my nephrologist the end of the month.
I would appreciate any input
Thanks
Bobby
From my reading about Allopurinol:http://www.ccjm.org/content/77/12/919.ful
its difficult to treat gout in kidney patients with it.
Is the high uric acid levels from gout or renal failure? Can your diet be altered so you don't take in foods that create high uric acid levels? I am curious what your doctor says. Please keep us posted. Hope you get it resolved soon.
I will keep you posted...I read a specific warning about it hear..
http://arthritis.emedtv.com/m/allopurinol/precautions-and-warnings-with-allopurinol.html
Anyway I see my primary care next week and my neph the 27th
Thanks
Bobby
i take allopurinol i have high uric acid levels as well my creatinine level has been around 1.21 - 1.25 i started taking it a few months back and i go to the dr in a month so ill see if mine have changed any i hope your levels return to normal now that your off of it