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I had a gout flare up. it was treated and went away. started on puricos on tuesday. now it feels like a new flare up. should i continue on puricos?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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YES: Speak with you Health care provider who may wish to treat the continued flare with an anti-inflammatory drug or a specific anti-gout medication such as COLCHICINE... BTW continued acute pain is common when Allopurinol is first begun! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/10/2019

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. Z: You may visit this site for advice about diet that may be helpful in preventing further attacks. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/gout-diet/art-20048524 Wish you good health!

Dr Modi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/10/2019

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A member asked:

I had a gout flare up. it was treated and went away. started on puricos on tuesday. now it feels like a new flare up. should i continue on puricos?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Modi and 2 doctors agreed

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