It's not recommended that you stop or change the use of prescription medications without consulting a healthcare provider. You can address other gout triggers that might be in your life ...

Too much formation of uric acid can cause a gout flare-up, resulting in pain, swelling, and redness of the joint.

Gout usually comes on without a cause. But it can be brought on by drinking alcohol (especially beer) or eating seafood and red meat. Taking certain medicines, such as diuretics or aspirin, also can ...