There are some medicines your doctor can prescribe to help ease the pain and swelling of an attack of gout. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), e. g naproxen, may relieve pain and inflammation. If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, kidney disease, lung disease or are over 65, these medicines may be harmful so you should talk to your doctor about taking them. If NSAIDs aren't suitable for you, your doctor may prescribe a medicine called colchicine as an alternative. Colchicine works by reducing the build-up of urate in your body. It can have side-effects incl sickness and diarrhea. Occasionally, your doctor may prescribe steroid tablets if you can't take NSAIDs or colchicine. Alternatively, your doctor may recommend a steroid injection if you have gout in a large joint (such as your knee).
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