Some doctors prefer to start treatment with a single capsule for the first several weeks. You may be given slightly higher or lower doses from time to time, depending on the side effects and how well your arthritis responds. Never change the dose on your own. Talk with your doctor if you have questions. Not everyone taking gold will have side effects.
Most side effects are minor, but some can be serious.
Side effects can occur at any time during treatment with gold. They may also occur for many months after you stop taking it. It may appear anywhere on the body, and can eventually cover the whole body. It usually occurs on the chest, arms, and legs. It can also cause sores inside the mouth.