Methods are provided for treating hyperuricemia, employing an SGLT2 inhibitor alone, or in combination with a supply of carbohydrate, and/or in combination with an inhibitor of uric acid synthesis. Additionally, pharmaceutical compositions comprising an SGLT2 inhibitor with a supply of carbohydrate or an inhibitor of uric acid synthesis or a supply of carbohydrate and an inhibitor of uric acid synthesis are provided in the instant invention and are provided for use in the inventive methods.