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User Reviews for Allopurinol

Also known as: Aloprim, Lopurin, Zyloprim

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Review by Anonymous:
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9.0

Zyloprim (allopurinol) for Gout: This medication has been very very effective. I was almost debilitated with gout attacks and continued use of indomethecin. It only has one bad side effect for me and that is excessive sweating. Sometimes I will have hot coffee for breakfast and have to change my shirt afterwards. At times in public it is embarrassing. But it's a lot better than having a gout attack.

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August 10, 2008 12:08 PM
Review by dagenester:

allopurinol for Gout: I first started getting attacks of gout when I was 21. My first doctor told me to put my feet up. I decided after my third incapacitated week of illness to find a rheumatologist, who prescribed Allopurinol and Colcocine. I didn't experience the side effects, but I know I'll be on these pills the rest of my life. No problem, tho, because it beats having a gout attack! :) Allopurinol is a lifesaver!

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February 12, 2008 11:08 AM
Review by yellowchthonic:
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1.0

allopurinol for Gout: i got terrible gout in the hands after using it. But then i did not drink all the water and still drank beer. Read the packet!

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March 2, 2008 11:06 PM
Review by GOUTFREE:
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10

allopurinol for Gout: 56 YEAR OLD MALE. I HAD SEVERAL HORRENDOUS GOUT ATTACKS IN MY EARLY 50'S. ONE KEPT ME OFF MY FEET FOR A WEEK. SHORTLY AFTER THIS BAD ATTACK I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH GOUT AND STARTED ON 300mg ALLOPURINOL DAILY. I HAVE BEEN GOUT AND SYMPTOM FREE AND NO DISCERNIBLE SIDE EFFECTS SINCE TAKING THIS FOR THE LAST 4-5 YEARS.

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August 3, 2009 5:21 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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8.0

allopurinol for Gout: I have been using allopurinol for about the past 10 years. I am now 70 years of age and still very active, I am on 100 mg a day, and up until the past 10 months I have been mostly pain free, but now the attacks of gout have started again. They last about 2 or 3 days, then go again. maybe I need to get a stronger dosage, but I must say I have never had any side effects from allopurinol.

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September 28, 2010 8:18 PM
Review by Da Pig:
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10

allopurinol for Gout: Been taking 10 years and no gout

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February 5, 2010 10:22 PM
Review by whm:
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10

allopurinol for Urinary Tract Stones: Works like a champ for uric acid stones. Haven't had any in 3 years.

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October 30, 2009 7:50 PM
Review by fried kidneys:
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7.0

allopurinol for Urinary Tract Stones: I have just started to use this drug and I hope it works. I have had more than 4 lithotripsy operations so far three external and one internal. I've gotta do something, it's destroying my kidneys and my pocketbook. I'll try to keep my fellow sufferers up to date.

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December 26, 2009 3:12 PM
Review by LJBRI:
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7.0

allopurinol for Gout: I am up to 900mg a day now and my uric acid levels finally dropped below 5. Rheumatologist informed me that I will have attacks as my body breaks down all of the built up crystal formations in my joints. I pray this works as the expected attacks are occurring daily. Have minimal noticed side effects.

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August 24, 2011 10:06 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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7.0

allopurinol for Gout: My problem was extremely dry mouth and some depression.

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October 4, 2011 8:41 PM
Review by LTjuggernuat:
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6.0

allopurinol for Gout: On my 3rd month of allopurinol 200 mg it doesnt seem to be working. 6.7 ua level 2 months ago. Still redness and pain.

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May 4, 2011 12:42 AM
Review by stickin' with it:
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9.0

allopurinol for Gout: Been on it for a year with no side-effects. My uric acid is consistently in the 6-7 range and the debilitating attacks have ended. However, I still do get the occasional stiffness in the arch of my foot as well as an infrequent bout with pain (although much less in intensity). Without it, I was crippled and bed-ridden during my frequent attacks. With it, I live a normal life.

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December 6, 2011 11:46 AM

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