Does febuxostat work after 5 years of taking it?

Usually febuxostat taken for 5 years is useful for gout and hyperuricemia, but the specific efficacy needs to be analyzed in the context of the actual situation. The active ingredient of febuxostat is febuxostat, which has the effect of inhibiting uric acid synthesis. It is suitable for the long-term treatment of hyperuricemia in gout patients. Usually febuxostat taken for 5 years is useful, for gout and hyperuricemia has a certain degree of efficacy, but the specific efficacy also need to be analyzed in conjunction with the actual situation. Generally take febuxostat tablets dosage and time need to be determined according to the patient’s specific condition, if taking a period of time, gout and hyperuricemia under control, it is possible to slowly discretionary reduction in the amount of taking, but the specific dosage and time of taking need to comply with the doctor’s instructions. Common adverse reactions to Febuxostat include nausea, skin rash and joint pain. If the drug is allergic to the people, or is receiving azathioprine, mercaptopurine treatment patients should be prohibited from taking. Precautions: The safety of this drug in patients with severe renal impairment has not been established due to little experience with its use, and it should be used with caution. Since this product is a uric acid-lowering drug, the use of this product during gouty attacks may lower the blood uric acid value and aggravate gouty attacks, so patients with gouty arthritis before the use of this product should not use this product until the symptoms are stabilized. It is recommended to take Febuxostat as prescribed by the doctor.