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Allopurinol for Gout User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Zyloprim, Aloprim

Reviews for Allopurinol

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  • Ben...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 7, 2020

"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."

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  • Drd...
  • May 1, 2017

"Taken for 20 years now, no cases of acute gout since-unless I drink too much. Fantastic drug!!!!"

10 / 10
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  • LTj...
  • May 4, 2011

"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."

6 / 10
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  • Ste...
  • May 1, 2017

Allopurinol "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."

9 / 10
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  • yel...
  • March 2, 2008

"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!"

1 / 10
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  • Gha...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • March 10, 2020

"My life would suck if it wasn't for this pill."

10 / 10
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  • dar...
  • June 2, 2023

"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."

10 / 10
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  • Unk...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • August 3, 2024

"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."

10 / 10
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  • And...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 15, 2025

"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)."

10 / 10
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  • Alo...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 17, 2025

"Had carpal tunnel in both hands after surgery. Doctor kept me on them, I guess, for arthritis."

8 / 10
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