Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How much time does it take from gout disease to recover
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Days: Gout flares resolve in several days. The overall disease tends to bring flares more frequently unless uric acid levels are lowered.
Answered 2/20/2014
6.1k views
It depends: Controlling the acute attack can be fast with colchicine, nsaids and/or corticosteroids. Controlling the underlying hyperuricemia can take a long time. Using benemid, allopurinol, uloric, Krystexxa (pegloticase) to control the total body urate pool can take a long time.
Answered 6/26/2014
5.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it safe to take colchicine and ibuprofen at the same time for gout?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have gout, can I take colchicine with indocin (indomethacin) together at the same time?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had a gout attack 30 hours ago the first time. I am taking ibuprofen and it has improved pain a lot compared to yesterday.Shud I take other med too?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Hi i took colchicine 0.6mg 2at the same time can i take advil (ibuprofen) with that its for my gout ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My doctor told me I didn't have to take allopurinol everyday. is that correct? I've only ever had gout 2 times In the last 5 years?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What pain medications can I take for gout when I have kidney disease?
How much time does a gout swelling take to heal?
What is the best time of day to take allopurinol for gout?
Gout - can I take prednisone at the same time as I am taking allopurinol?
My husband takes ramipril and is taking supplements for gout. Can they all be taken at the same time or should there be a time lag between them?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
