Feeling better does not necessarily mean the underlying urate crystal burden has gone. NICE says urate-lowering therapy is usually continued after the target serum urate is reached and is typically lifelong. Medication changes belong with the prescribing clinician.
Feeling better does not necessarily mean the underlying urate crystal burden has gone. NICE says urate-lowering therapy is usually continued after the target serum urate is reached and is typically lifelong. Medication changes belong with the prescribing clinician.
Verdict: False as general advice.
Feeling better does not necessarily mean the underlying urate crystal burden has gone. NICE says urate-lowering therapy is usually continued after the target serum urate is reached and is typically lifelong. Medication changes belong with the prescribing clinician.
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