Side effects from taking allopurinol?

Allopurinol: Most common is skin rash. May precipitate a gout attack during initiation of therapy.

Possible SE's: Some health issues that have been linked to long term Allopurinol use include elevated liver enzymes, hepatitis, jaundice, hepatocellular injury, enlarged liver, blood vessel inflammation & skin problems. However that doesn't mean that you will experience any side effects.

Rash top problem: Allopurinol is very effective in controlling the level of uric acid and we use it to help treat gout by lowering the uric acid level and help to prevent gout attacks. All medications have side effects. The Allopurinol can interact with certain drugs and can have side effects: we look at the skin, liver, kidney and other as sites to monitor.