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Medicines tolvaptanQuestion & answer

tolvaptan · Medicine question

Can tolvaptan cause gout?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Tolvaptan can reduce kidney clearance of uric acid, raising blood uric acid and sometimes triggering gout.

Sources for this answer

Tolvaptan 15mg and 45mg tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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