Can you take febuxostat after drinking alcohol

Febuxostat is a uric acid-lowering drug, taking Febuxostat after drinking alcohol will affect its efficacy, and drinking alcohol will also induce gout, so it is recommended that patients taking Febuxostat avoid drinking alcohol. Febuxostat can inhibit uric acid synthesis, which can reduce the serum uric acid concentration, suitable for gout patients with hyperuricemia long-term treatment. Alcohol consumption may affect the therapeutic effect of the drug and may not exclude the possibility of exacerbation of the condition. Therefore, alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking Febuxostat. The most common adverse reactions to febuxostat are liver function abnormalities, occasional anemia, angina and other adverse reactions. It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to febuxostat and in patients who are being treated with azathioprine and mercaptopurine. Note that the use of Febuxostat is not recommended during acute attacks of gouty arthritis. The use of Febuxostat needs to be under the guidance of a professional doctor, do not take it privately.