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Paul from Calgary asks: I have Gout. I take allopurinol and indomethacin; I also take ibuprofen when I have exceeded my daily indomethacin intake. I experience Gout attacks daily. Is there something I can take that would work better?
A few things to consider for gout. 1) It is best not to mix different anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) at the same time. Once you have maxed your dose on one anti-inflammatory, you are maxed on all of them. It is not a time to switch to another one. 2) If gout is not controlled on allopurinol, it probably means the dose of allopurinol is not right and needs to be adjusted. Watch our recent video for more on this exact topic. 3) If your gout is not controlled on allopurinol and you are having daily attacks, it is possible this is not gout. Reviewing your symptoms with your doctor or rheumatology team may be worthwhile to ensure you are on the right treatment for the right diagnosis.