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Gout occurs in acute attacks, meaning a periodic development of symptoms, and can also be chronic, meaning that these attacks recur. Different medications used to manage the acute and chronic manifestations of this condition, according to the Mayo Clinic.
NSAIDs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen, naproxen and indomethacin are given in high doses to treat acute gout, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Colchicine
Colchicine, a pain reliever, is given to patients who cannot take NSAIDs in order to relieve acute gout pain, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Corticosteoirds
For people who cannot take either NSAIDs or colchicine, the Mayo Clinic reports that a doctor may give pills or injections of corticosteroids to treat gout.
Features
Some people only have one acute attack of gout, although more than half of people who have had one attack will have another incident, according to Medline Plus.
Time Frame
Pain gets better about 12 hours after treatment is initiates and should be fully gone in two days, according to Medline Plus.
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