Question 1

can i take purinol (allopurinol)?

Accepted Answer

Ask doctor: Allopurinol is a drug given to treat gout, certain types of kidney stones, and can be used during chemotherapy. Whether you can take it is between you and your doctor. You cannot take it without a prescription and a doctor's recommendation.

Question 2

where can i find zyloprim (allopurinol) 100 mg in an on line drugstore?

Accepted Answer

Possibly not: Zyloprim (allopurinol) may be too inexpensive, or else too little overall  demand for on-line drug stores to be profitable.

Question 3

what is zyloprim (allopurinol) used for?

Accepted Answer

Zyloprim: Gout and high uric acid.

Question 4

can 100 mg allopurinol taken everyday permanently damage kidneys.

Accepted Answer

No: While it is true that any drug can have side-effects, more and more research shows that high uric acid in the blood is related to kidney damage. Allopurinol lowers uric acid.

Question 5

how is allopurinol taken?

Accepted Answer

Orally: It is a pill that comes in different strengths. The doctor orders tests to make sure that the Allopurinol is lowering the uric acid in the blood.

Question 6

what are effects of allopurinol?

Accepted Answer

Lowers uric acid!: Gouty arthritis is not only arthritis, but the potential to damage kidneys and other tissue.  Lowering uric acid is the key, not only for gout, but hyperuricemia.  Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, which decreases the formation of uric acid.  It, or the newer uloric, are the long term solutions for increased uric acid with it's consequences.

Question 7

has anyone prescirbed zyloprim (allopurinol)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Otherwise known as allopurinol, it is a very common drug used in the treatment of chronic gout.

Question 8

can i start taking allopurinol during attack?

Accepted Answer

No: Allopurinol should not be started during an acute attack of gout. Colchicine (colcrys), anti-inflammatory medications, or steroids can help reduce the inflammation of an acute attack. After that, it is best to be on prophylactic Colchicine for several weeks before starting Allopurinol which is to lessen/prevent further gout attacks.

Question 9

what drug should one take with or before allopurinol?

Accepted Answer

Preventive: Colchicine (aka Colcrys in the us), Aleve (naproxen) or other nsaids, or low dose Prednisone are acceptable drugs to prevent gout flares while starting allopurinol. Ask your doctor which is best for you.

Question 10

what is allopurinol? what is it for and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Uric acid. : Allopurinol inhibits a body enzyme catalyzing the final step in manufacturing uric acid. Build up of too much uric acid can lead to gout & kidney stones. Treatment of  leukemias and lymphomas can also cause too much uric acid to be made, sometimes resulting in kidney damage. Allopurinol is commonly used to prevent these disorders.

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