What Are The Common Gout Medications?

Corticosteroids

Some patients may take certain corticosteroids to try treating and preventing gout attacks. It seems that individuals who cannot take anti-inflammatories or colchicine take them. Corticosteroids may reduce gout pain and inflammation. It appears oral medications are more common, though injections of this type of medication may also be available. Individuals may only be able to take corticosteroids for short periods. This may be due to potential side effects. These effects seem to include mood changes, increased blood sugar, high blood pressure, and problems sleeping. A patient may also be at a higher risk of bone fractures.

Patients may need to talk to their doctor about certain parts of their medical history before taking this medication. Corticosteroids may need to be adjusted or avoided for those with kidney disease, diabetes, or heart disease. Liver disease, osteoporosis, and eye issues may also present a problem. Patients who take corticosteroids may need to stop using it under their doctor's supervision. This may be particularly important when they have taken it for longer than fourteen days. Doing so appears to help them avoid symptoms of withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms seem to include body aches, fatigue, and nausea.

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