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Are there any over-the-counter pills for gout?
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Not REALLY.: Over the counter nsaids, aleve, (naproxen) motrin, may help an attack subside, but you need to lower uric acid. Allopurinol, uloric, and probenecid best accomplish, and require a prescription. Gout is more than arthritis!
Answered 12/9/2013
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No: I've seen cherry juice work, but there are no studies to back this up (yet). It takes a pretty strong anti-inflammatory to treat gout. It's unlikely motrin, advil, (ibuprofen) etc would be enough.
Answered 2/26/2013
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