Everything You Know About The Best Gout Meds

Corticosteroids

Men, you'll also have corticosteroids for gout in so many cases. They're the best med when you can't have colchicine or NSAIDs! Yes, these ones are your backup. Many, many men take prednisone for gout. That's a strong corticosteroid! These meds get rid of inflammation and pain. Men, you have the choice: pills or injections! Either way, you only take these ones for a short time. Of course, you know why! It stops many, many side effects. But hold your horses, you need to stay on guard! Watch for sleep issues, mood changes, higher blood pressure, and higher blood sugar. You'll see more fractures on this med too!

Always talk to your doc, men. They've got to know about the huge, huge parts of your medical history! That means giving them the low down on heart disease, diabetes, eye problems, liver disease, and kidney disease. Osteoporosis also! Men, these conditions mean your doc's got to change how they give you this med. Low doses are a huge thing here! You've got to get your doc's help with stopping corticosteroids too. Men, you need them on your side! Yes! They'll stop the huge, huge withdrawal symptoms. Those, obviously, are nausea, fatigue, and body aches!