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Had a gout flare up , taking prednisone ,when can i start uloric to reduce uric acid levels as a daily preventer to recurrence?
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As soon as: the current attacj subsides. Make sure to get a baseline uric acid level and recheck in 2-3 months.
Answered 3/4/2017
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