Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the best time of day to take allopurinol for gout?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Anytime: Take the drug once daily after a meal and with plenty of water. I would just be consistent and take it every day around the same time.
Answered 11/2/2020
5.8k views
Thank
Anytime: Allopurinol can be taken any time of day.
Answered 11/2/2020
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the normal amount of allopurinol to take for gout?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Still attack by accute gout even I take Allopurinol everyday and control my diet. Why? What should I do next?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Allopurinol - if you take it regularly for gout (say years) , then you have a flare up, should I stop taking it?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have been taking allopurinol for 1 week. I now have a gout attack. Can i take colchicine as well? I
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Gout - can I take prednisone at the same time as I am taking allopurinol?
If Hx of gout is it best to take allopurinol or some OTC remedies from Chinese stores (do those even work?) to keep uric acid levels low?
My doctor told me I didn't have to take allopurinol everyday. is that correct? I've only ever had gout 2 times In the last 5 years?
Is there a need to take Allopurinol every day for gout if uric acid levels are low (although they are low from take the Rx, I would presume). ?
My doctor told me I don't need to take allopurinol everyday single day, that I can go every other day or every couple days to take it. I've only ever had gout twice in past 5-6 years and I'm 32. is this ok?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
