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What is best over-the-counter medication for gout?

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Nothing: Gout is an inflammatory process. Taking Ibuprofen may help but you really need a prescription for some gout specific medications.

Dr Frydman agreed

Answered 6/1/2019

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Aleve (naproxen)...: I've used prescription narosyn/naproxen for gout attack for years. Aleve is a lower dose form which can sometimes give you a head start on treatment.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2016

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Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is an effective otc medication for acute gout inflammation.

Dr Frydman agreed

Answered 6/30/2017

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