Malaysia
A 45-year-old male asked:
I take colchicine with allopurinol for 3 months. if no gout attack i'll reduce the colchicine but continously take allopurinol. do this regime is ok?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 53 years experience
Yes: That approach is fine. Just make certain your serum uric acid is less than 6 mg/dl before you stop the colchicine.
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Last updated Aug 14, 2017
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