I have been using allopurinol for more than 15 years with only occasional gout flares in my left knee and most recently in my right hand. My latest Uric acid id 5.6 . The doctor I saw today told me it was important to STOP taking the allopurinol during a gout flare-up. I have never been told this before and it seems strange that this has never been mentioned. Anybody else ever been instructed to do the same? or different?
Yes or no with regard to stopping allopurinol during gout flares?
- Asked
- 6 Sep 2013 by jdt60
- Updated
- 12 Apr 2014
- Topics
- gout, allopurinol, doctor, knee, uric acid
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barb5664
10 Apr 2014
gkenwill
12 Apr 2014
Further Information
- Allopurinol Information for Consumers
- Allopurinol Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Allopurinol (detailed)
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