Prednisone is a steroid used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ankylosing spondylitis(AS), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), acute gouty arthritis, lupus, and polymyalgia rheumatica. It is a potent and fast-acting anti-inflammatory agent, but can cause stomach upset and long-term use can cause diabetes, weight gain, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and mood changes.
Type of Arthritis: Gout
Febuxostat
Febuxostat is used to lower uric acid in the blood, to prevent attacks of gout. Febuxostat is not used to treat inflammatory arthritis or osteoarthritis (OA). This medication should be avoided if you have a history of cardiovascular disease.
Colchicine
Colchicine is used to help treat and prevent gout attacks by stopping your immune cells from replicating and causing inflammation. Colchicine may cause stomach upset and diarrhea; talk to your healthcare provider if symptoms are unmanageable.
Allopurinol
Allopurinol is used to lower uric acid in the blood, to prevent attacks of gout. Allopurinol is not used to treat inflammatory arthritis or osteoarthritis. Allopurinol may cause a rash which, in rare cases, may develop into a serious skin reaction. If you experience a rash while using allopurinol, stop the medication immediately and consult your. . .
