Monroe Township was originally formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 3, 1859, from portions of Washington Township, while the area was still part of Camden County. Monroe Township was shifted to Gloucester County on February 28, 1871, along with the majority of Washington Township.
âStress, dehydration and certain medications, such as diuretics, can cause a jump in uric acid, as can weight gain,â she says. âOne study found that just gaining 10 pounds over four months was associated with an increased incidence of gout.â.
Gout may be caused by some medical drugs, such as: 1  Diuretics (water tablets). 2  Some drugs such as ACE inhibitors or beta blockers used to treat hypertension also increase risk of gout. 3  Niacin which is used to lower cholesterol level. 4  Aspirin which is used to treat abnormal blood clots. 5  Some cancer medicines.