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Making the Most of Your Gout Research

You want to be as informed as possible when it comes to learning about gout. . .after all, that's why you're here. We're dedicated to helping you find the gout information and resources you need to manage your condition. The resources on this page will further help you understand gout and your treatment options.

What Is GoutSmart ™?

GoutSmart provides education and information about gout and ULORIC.

This e-newsletter program is designed to help you:

  • Take an active role in managing your gout
  • Learn about the relationship between uric acid and gout
  • Learn more about ULORIC, the first FDA-approved branded prescription medicine for lowering uric acid in adults with gout in more than 40 years
  • Know what questions to ask and discuss with your healthcare professional


As a GoutSmart member, you can be in charge of the information you receive. With SmartPick, you'll be able to select the specific gout topic you want to learn more about.

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Find Valuable Gout Information Online

Knowledge is power. The more informed you are, the better your next discussion with your healthcare professional will be. One thing you may have noticed during your research is the scattered and varied gout information available. Here, we've provided a list of some prominent online gout resources to further your search for information.

Gout & Uric Acid Education SocietySM
The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society is a nonprofit group of healthcare professionals whose mission is to educate the public and healthcare community about gout and the related healthcare consequences of high uric acid.

Arthritis Foundation®
The Arthritis Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that helps people take control of arthritis, including gout, by providing education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis, including gout, and musculoskeletal and skin diseases.

American College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists. It advances rheumatology through education, research, advocacy and practice support with the aim of providing excellent care to people with arthritis, including gout. The ACR also offers extensive information for people dealing with arthritis and gout.

These resources are not associated with ULORIC.com or Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
By clicking a link, you will leave the ULORIC.com Website. Links to the other sites are provided as a convenience to you.


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Understanding gout treatment

If you have gout, there are 2 steps to managing your condition: medicines to stop the pain of an attack, and medicines to address the root cause of gout, high uric acid.

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Use of ULORIC

ULORIC is a prescription medicine used to lower blood uric acid levels in adults with gout. ULORIC is not for the treatment of high uric acid without a history of gout.

Individual results may vary.

Important Safety Information

Do not take ULORIC if you are taking Azathioprine, Mercaptopurine, or Theophylline.

For some people, gout may flare up when starting certain gout medicines, including ULORIC. If you have a flare while taking ULORIC, do not stop taking your medicine. Your healthcare provider may give you other medicines to help prevent your gout flares.

A small number of heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related deaths were seen in clinical studies. It is not certain that ULORIC caused these events.

Your healthcare professional may do blood tests to check your liver function while you are taking ULORIC.

Tell your healthcare professional about liver or kidney problems or a history of heart disease or stroke.

The most common side effects of ULORIC are liver problems, nausea, gout flares, joint pain, and rash.

Please see the complete Prescribing Information and talk to your healthcare professional.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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