Allopurinol for Gout User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Zyloprim, Aloprim
Reviews for Allopurinol
- Drd...
- May 1, 2017
"Taken for 20 years now, no cases of acute gout since-unless I drink too much. Fantastic drug!!!!"
- 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."
- 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."
- 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!"
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- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 10, 2020
"My life would suck if it wasn't for this pill."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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)."
- 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."
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"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."