What is the best medicine for gout?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, indomethacin, or naproxen. Do not take aspirin, which should never be used to relieve pain during a gout attack. Aspirin may change uric acid levels in the blood and may make the attack worse. Be safe with medicines. read more

An exam and tests will show if it’s gout or something else, like an infection. Talk with your doctor about the best medicines for you. The type will depend on how well your kidneys work, the possible side effects, and other health issues. read more

Topics under Gout. Gout, Acute (57 drugs) Gout, Prophylaxis (3 drugs) Gouty Arthritis (19 drugs) Pseudogout (1 drug in 2 topics) Alternative treatments for Gout. The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Gout. read more

Lesinurad (Zurampic): This oral medication was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2015. It’s used in people for whom allopurinol or febuxostat didn’t reduce uric levels enough. Lesinurad is also always used with one of those two drugs. It’s a promising new treatment for people having trouble controlling their gout symptoms. read more