Dexamethasone tablets can be used to relieve the symptoms of acute attacks of gout, but glucocorticosteroids such as dexamethasone are not preferred and long-term use is not recommended. Glucocorticosteroids such as dexamethasone are not the first choice for symptomatic relief of acute attacks of gout. Colchicine is the first choice for symptomatic relief of acute attacks of gout, followed by ibuprofen, diclofenac, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Dexamethasone can be used to alleviate the symptoms of an acute attack of gout, but it should be used only in patients who are unable to be treated with colchicine or NSAIDs. Although the use of glucocorticoids can relieve the symptoms of acute gout attacks, but easy to relapse after stopping the drug, in addition to long-term, large doses should be avoided in order to avoid the emergence of peptic ulcer, hyperlipidemia, gastrointestinal ulcers and other adverse drug reactions. Gout patients in addition to acute attacks need to take symptomatic relief of drugs, but also long-term use of allopurinol, febuxostat and other uric acid-lowering drugs. Note that there are tuberculosis, acute bacterial or viral infections should be used with caution, if the drug must be used, it is recommended to control the infection, after long-term use of the drug, before stopping the drug gradually reduced. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician, it is recommended that patients with gout to the rheumatology and immunology department of the regular hospital for detailed consultation, to avoid the line of medication.