A 58-year-old with recurrent gout flares is starting allopurinol. What prophylaxis reduces flare risk during ULT initiation?...

Question

A 58-year-old with recurrent gout flares is starting allopurinol. What prophylaxis reduces flare risk during ULT initiation?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose colchicine 0.6 mg once or twice daily for 3-6 months

Answer

No prophylaxis is needed

Answer

High-dose prednisone daily for 6 months

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High-dose NSAIDs for 6 months in all

Answer

Antibiotics

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