Febuxostat (Uloric) Pros and Cons
- You only need to take febuxostat once daily.
- You can take this medicine with or without food.
- There is a lower cost generic available.
- Kidney stones are less likely with febuxostat compared to allopurinol.
- Febuxostat can only prevent gout attacks. It does not treat a gout attack once it has started.
- This drug can cause more gout attacks when you first start treatment.
- Febuxostat is a second choice medication for people who cannot take or do not respond to allopurinol.
- It may not be a good option for people with heart disease.
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