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1. www.verywellhealth.com › gout-medication-list-8603478Gout Medication List: Everything You Need to Know

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   Mar 18, 2024 · These medications are used to reduce pain and swelling in acute gout attacks. NSAIDs and steroids are used short-term to minimize side effects, while colchicine can be used indefinitely. Home remedies like rest, ice, and elevation can help manage gout flares.

2. www.nhs.uk › medicines › allopurinolSide effects of allopurinol - NHS

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   It's unusual to have serious side effects after taking allopurinol. Tell a doctor or call 111 now if: the whites of your eyes or your skin turn yellow, although this is less obvious on black or brown skin – these can be signs of a liver problem.

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4. www.webmd.com › arthritis › what-to-know-aboutWhat to Know About Supplements for Gout - WebMD

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Gout commonly occurs in episodic attacks that cause unexpected pain, typically throughout the night. While gout attacks most commonly happen in the big toe, other joints can experience severe...

5. www.health.harvard.edu › treatments-for-gout5 Medically-Approved Gout Treatments - Harvard Health

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   • Treating Gout Symptoms
   • Uric Acid-Lowering Medications
   • Preventing Gout Attacks

   Gout flare-ups are painful events that can last anywhere from several days to a week or longer. For sudden episodes of gout symptoms, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guidelinesrecommend remedies that have been shown to help reduce inflammation caused by uric acid crystals. First-line gout treatment focuses on reducing pain and inflammati...

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   The ACR guidelinesrecommend treating gout with uric acid-lowering medications for people who have tophi (nodules that form from a mass of uric acid crystals at joints or in soft tissues), radiographic evidence (X-ray or other imaging) of damage due to gout, kidney stones (people with gout have an increased risk of kidney stones as uric acid crystal...

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   Gout flare-ups can last anywhere from several days to a week or longer. While self-careoften soothes symptoms, you should see your doctor to confirm a diagnosis and discuss how to prevent future attacks. The following may help prevent gout attacks: 1. Decrease alcohol, especially beer 2. Lose weight 3. Exercise daily 4. Limit your intake of red mea...

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   Lower doses are effective and less likely to cause side effects (for more see ‘Side effects of gout medication’). For Alastair, the thought of an attack without medication is ‘horrendous’. Colchicine has usually improved his symptoms within six hours.

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   Starting at a low dose also reduces the risk of unwanted side effects (for more see ‘Side effects of gout medication’). A consultant rheumatologist explains why starting allopurinol can trigger attacks and why it can take up to two years for attacks to stop.

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   Can painkillers help gout?

   • Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain. Painkillers can help the pain and healthier lifestyle choices can prevent future attacks. The main symptoms of gout are: hot, swollen, red skin over the affected joint – redness may be harder to see on black or brown skin.

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   Does allopurinol help gout?

   • The drugs used to relieve symptoms of a gout attack do not get rid of uric acid crystals in the joints or reduce the level of uric acid in the blood, but ongoing treatments, like allopurinol, can do this. Harry did not realise that gout was causing him long-term joint damage.

   Gout - Long-term treatment to lower uric acid and prevent gout attacks

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   What are gout medicines?

   • Medications for gout are aimed at preventing and treating flares. Flares, or gout attacks, are times of acute, intense pain and swelling in the joints. They often strike at night and can last days to weeks if not treated. Gout medicines also prevent kidney stones and tophi (uric acid build-up below the skin, which can damage joints).

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   Which Gout medication is best?

   • Multiple medications are available for the prevention and treatment of gout and gout flares. The most common effective options for prevention are allopurinol and Uloric (febuxostat), which have similar efficacy rates. The determining factor in deciding which to use can come down to a few factors, such as cost, allergies, or comorbidities.

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   Do Urate-lowering drugs help gout?

   • Urate-lowering drugs are used to help manage chronic gout and prevent flares. They are recommended for people who have at least two gout flares per year and those with complications like tophi. These medications can be initiated during a flare and will likely need to be taken indefinitely (life-long).

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   Can gout medications cause side effects?

   • All medications have the potential to cause side effects. These side effects can be minor or severe. Some gout medications are associated with gastrointestinal issues, allergic reactions, and interactions with other drugs. Keep the following precautions in mind when using medications for gout.

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9. www.nhs.uk › conditions › goutGout - NHS

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   Check if it's gout. The main symptoms of gout are: sudden severe pain in a joint – usually your big toe, but it can be in other joints in your feet, ankles, hands, wrists, elbows or knees. hot, swollen, red skin over the affected joint – redness may be harder to see on black or brown skin.