Question

A 40-year-old with recurrent gout flares starting allopurinol 100 mg/day. What additional measure reduces flare risk during ULT initiation?

Accepted Answer

Colchicine 0.6 mg once or twice daily for 3-6 months

Answer

Avoid any anti-inflammatory prophylaxis

Answer

Short course prednisone for 3 months

Answer

Start NSAID only if pain begins

Answer

Start febuxostat simultaneously

Practice question

A 40-year-old with recurrent gout flares starting allopurinol 100 mg/day. What additional measure reduces flare risk during ULT initiation?