Has to be prescribed (at least, here in Canada it does). Re. blood tests, my uric acid levels are within acceptable levels but I still had gout like attacks. The Doc mentioned I might have 'pseudo-gout' and prescribed Alllopurinol which has so far done the trick in preventing any flare-ups. I'd...
It varies but can take up to a couple of weeks to totally go away after an attack.
Allopurinol is your friend. It's amazing how one little pill can prevent so much pain and discomfort.