Tag: urate-lowering meds
Gout: Understanding Purine Metabolism and How Urate-Lowering Medications Work
Jan, 3 2026
Gout is caused by uric acid crystals forming in joints due to broken purine metabolism. Urate-lowering drugs like allopurinol and febuxostat target the root cause, not just pain. Learn how they work, their real-world effectiveness, and what to ask your doctor.