medication that works for gout
Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, prescribed for gout. It is used to treat high uric acid levels in the blood or urine caused by certain types of cancer chemotherapy.
1 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 2  These drugs reduce inflammation and relieve pain. 3  Theyâre available over the counter (Motrin, Advil, and Aleve) or by prescription (Celebrex and Indocin). 4  Colchicine. 5  This effective pain reliever can stop a gout flare-up at the first sign of an attack.