Usually it is recommended that patients with gout or hyperuricemia be treated with uric acid-lowering drugs for a long time, but the specific time of use needs to depend on the patient’s recovery, if frequent episodes of gouty arthritis, etc. need to be taken for a long time, and if the patient’s blood uric acid stays better for a long time, then the medication can be discontinued for observation.
Gout is a chronic and serious disease, can lead to a decline in the quality of life, but standardized treatment can control symptoms and improve the prognosis. Currently, the commonly used drugs are drugs that inhibit uric acid synthesis, such as allopurinol and febuxostat. Drugs that promote uric acid excretion, such as benzbromarone, probenecid and other drugs.
Gout patients who have frequent attacks of acute gouty joints, or have chronic gouty arthritis or gout stones, need long-term uric acid lowering treatment. If there is no recurrence for a long time, and the blood uric acid level is maintained well can try to stop the drug to observe the situation.
Specific use and discontinuation of drugs need to be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor, it is recommended that patients consult a doctor in a timely manner, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions for treatment.