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A member asked:

I have a friend that has gout and is worried about the medication side effects, does anyone know the negative effects of allopurinol?

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Why doesn't : Your friend discuss this with the prescribing doctor? All risks, benefits and side effects should be discussed when prescribing a medication.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 7/17/2019

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Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

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What kidneys: If on Allopurinol you should have your kidney function check periodically.

Dr Fowler agreed

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Liver: It is common practice to check liver function while on Allopurinol therapy.

Dr Fowler agreed

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A member asked:

Is 300 mg of allopurinol too much to take on a daily basis for chronic gout. Doctor is saying take it with colchicine. Should they be taken together or just when it flares up?

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A member asked:

Taking indomethacin & colchicines for gout, 10 years. Doctor recommends allopurinol. Says once i start allopurinol, I have to stay on it for life & that i cant stop taking it. Is this true?

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A member asked:

I have gout. I was prescribed indomethacin. It works wonders, but i think it may be causing vision changes and tiredness. I am also on sertraline (just upped from 50mg-100), allopurinol and vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine). Suggestions?

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A member asked:

With a flare up from gout, my doctor got me taking allopurinol. Does this make it worse since its already flared up?

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A member asked:

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?

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