Hi, my husband has had gout for 20 years, diet changes were not enough as it was inherited. He tried allpurinol and colchicine, but was allergic to the fillers. These days he drinks tart cherry juice 4 ounces 2 to 3 times a day as soon as symptoms appear. Attack is usually gone in 2-3 days. Make sure the drink is pure juice and not a diluted down beverage.