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I am 29 and had gout attack 45 days ago.serum level uric acid was 8.7.hav started allopurinol 100mg daily. is the med safe and can be affective for it?
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Yes: Allopurinol is a safe drug and is used for long term gout control.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Yes: Allopurinol has been around for many years and has proven to be safe and effective for high uric acid levels. I believe 100mg daily is a low dose. Up to 600mg per day can be taken. I would recommend a repeat uric acid blood test. If still elevated discuss increasing the dose with your medical doctor.
Answered 9/13/2019
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