Is it harmful to drink Alcohol while taking Allopurinol?
Question posted by secfanrolltide on 17 July 2014
Last updated on 18 July 2014 by Delila
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Delila
18 July 2014
Hi, Drugs.com says: "Avoid drinking alcohol. It can make your condition worse. Allopurinol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert".
kaismama
17 July 2014
Alcohol can trigger gout. There are no interactions between it and allopurinol.
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