Blood pressure drug linked to lower risk of gout

(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) A new study led by physician-researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) reports that the antihypertensive drug amlodipine lowered long-term gout risk compared to two other drugs commonly prescribed to lower blood pressure. The findings are published in the Journal of Hypertension.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news