Incidence rate ratios (IRRs) of gout during diuretic use, and during diseases with indications for diuretic treatment; results after univariate and multivariate conditional analyses
| IRR of gout (95% CI) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Univariate analysis | Multivariate analysis | |
| Diuretic use | 2.8 (1.2 to 6.6) | 0.6 (0.2 to 2.0) |
| Hypertension | 2.6 (1.2 to 5.6) | 3.9 (1.6 to 10.0) |
| Heart failure | 20.9 (2.5 to 173.8) | 40.1 (3.8 to 437.2) |
| Myocardial infarction | 1.9 (0.7 to 4.7) | 1.5 (0.5 to 4.1) |