[Treatment of acute gout attacks with tolmetin (author's transl)]

In an open trial 15 patients with acute gout attacks were treated with Tolmetin. A statistically significant improvement of several pain values measured as well as subsidence of swellings and redness were observed. By summing up the scores "good" and "moderate", the joint judgement of physician and patients established a 90% success of treatment with regard to efficacy and tolerability. During Tolmetin treatment a statistically significant decrease of mean uric acid levels could be seen.