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Will the combination of allopurinal and colchicine be effective without pegloticase?

Colchicine first doze is 1.2mg followed by 0.6 mg after 12 hours and then once daily at 0.6mg. Allopurinol given at 100mg daily. The combination was intended for severe gout attack. What should be avoided when taking this drug combination?

Allopurinol and indomethacin can be taken at the same time?

this question is regarding gout. my husbands foot is starting to have pain and its a litle bit swollen now. i have allopurinol 300mg and indomethacine 75mg can he take bothe of them at the same time? we dont have medical insurance and cant go to the doctor. he was given allopurinol before when his... read more

Can allopurinol make gout attacks worse?

How do I treat gout in the wrist?

My uncle has gout in the wrist and it hurts bad, so how can he ease the pain? He already has been taking Celery Circulation and pain pills. It's swollen and in alot of pain!!!

Yes or no with regard to stopping allopurinol during gout flares?

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... read more

Can I take both Allopurinol 300mg & Indomethacin 25mg at the same time during an acute gout attack?

Or should I suspend taking the Allopurinol(my daily maintenancew drug) when I have an acute attack and begin taking Indomethacin?

For how long allopurinol should be used?

I was prescibed 100mg allopurinol (for gout) along with Lisinopril 20/hctz 25 (for HTN)Is this safe?

I filled the above Rx's but have not taken them yet. After reading of the dangers of taking ACE inhibitors along with Allopurinol I am reluctant to take them.

Can you take allopurinol and indomethacin at the same time?

I have been prescribed allopurinol 300mg and just started. It seems like the gout has gotten worse since taking it so I am continuing to take indomethacin. Should I up my dosage of allopurinol? Will taking both medications rid me of gout attacks, or will I continue with issues by taking both meds.... read more

If I have been taking allopurinol regularly, can I gradually stop taking it if I make physician?

directed changes to my diet?

I have some allopurinol that expired March 2017. Is it still Ok to take? I'm having a gout attack?

I am in between insurances and can't afford to go to hospital for this.

Tinnitus allopurinol?

tinnitus side effect of allopurinol

Why allopurinol would cause male infertility?

In the package insert, male infertility is indicated as a possible side effect of the drug. On the other hand, it is known as an anti-oxidant, which may be beneficial for fertility. Thus, should allopurinol be avoided by men who have low sperm quality or the other way round?

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