what drugs are good for gout
NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs work to help treat the symptoms of gout as well as other forms of arthritis. Over-the-counter NSAIDs such as naproxen sodium and prescription-level medications such as indomethacin can reduce the pain and swelling of a gout attack.
If you do develop a flare-up of gout while taking allopurinol, continue taking the medication while your doctor prescribes additional treatment to settle the attack. Although allopurinol is taken without any side effects in most patients, around 10% do experience problems. A skin rash is the most common side effect.