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Gout medicines include NSAIDs, colchicine and steroids for flares, and allopurinol or febuxostat for long-term control.
Gout treatment has two parts: treating the painful flare, and, for many people, lowering uric acid for the long term. A doctor decides the medicines based on kidney function, other illnesses and the number of flares.
For a flare
Long-term uric acid-lowering medicines
Important cautions
Key point
A hot, swollen joint with fever needs same-day care. Do not self-medicate repeatedly with painkillers, as they can harm the kidneys and stomach.
Before your appointment
Carry earlier uric acid and kidney reports, a list of all medicines and supplements, and notes on which joints hurt, when flares started and what you ate or drank beforehand. Tell your doctor about any kidney stones, diabetes, blood pressure or family history of gout.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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