Allopurinol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Brand names: Zyloprim, Aloprim
Allopurinol has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 91 reviews on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Allopurinol
- Anonymous
- October 4, 2011
For Gout "My problem was extremely dry mouth and some depression."
- Orm...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 12, 2017
For Gout "After many years on allopurinol, I switched to drinking more water. The redness and frequent pain in my left foot disappeared within a short time, and a blood test showed a normal level of uric acid."
- Ben...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 7, 2020
For Gout "Was given allopurinol for gout and had horrible side effects. I took it for 2 weeks and switched to probenecid. It's been 15 years and only a small attack with no side effects."
- Da ...
- February 5, 2010
For Gout "Been taking 10 years and no gout."
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- May 1, 2017
For Gout "Taken for 20 years now, no cases of acute gout since-unless I drink too much. Fantastic drug!!!!"
- LTj...
- May 4, 2011
For Gout "On my 3rd month of allopurinol 200 mg, it doesn't seem to be working. 6.7 ua level 2 months ago. Still redness and pain."
- whm...
- October 30, 2009
For Urinary Tract Stones "Works like a champ for uric acid stones. Haven't had any in 3 years."
- yel...
- March 2, 2008
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!"
- Ste...
- May 1, 2017
Allopurinol for Gout "I have had gout on and off for a few years now, I was prescribed Allopurinol by my GP. It took a month or so before it really worked well. I can really say it has done the trick for me."
- Gha...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 10, 2020
For Gout "My life would suck if it wasn't for this pill."
- dar...
- June 2, 2023
For Gout "I have end-stage kidney disease, and as a result, I get gout constantly. I have been on allopurinol for about two weeks now. So far, my gout is at bay. I’ll keep you posted."
- Unk...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- August 3, 2024
For Gout "Had some gout flare-ups when I was younger. I was prescribed this medication to take two pills daily. I have not had a gout flare-up since."
- No...
- June 19, 2016
For Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy "Significant skin rash all over body with severe itching and swelling in ankles and calves."
- And...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 15, 2025
For Gout "Game changer; other meds didn’t work, but a small daily dose makes me feel I don’t have gout at all (often forget to list it on forms)."
- Alo...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 17, 2025
For Gout "Had carpal tunnel in both hands after surgery. Doctor kept me on them, I guess, for arthritis."
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For Gout "3 years - no attacks or side effects. Am now having one - forgot how bad they are. Going to watch diet closer. Overall, good medicine - take 300 mg/day. I'm 50 yrs old."