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Reviewer: Ben, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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If your prescribed allopurinol,it must be taken every day for the rest of your life.Try taking it every morning with yout tea/coffeeI used to really suffer with gout,but by taking allopurinol every dayI have not had an attack for over 14 years.
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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I've had gout for 10 years. I have been taking 100mgs on and off for the past couple years. Gout came back because the doctor said I was not consistent. I got bumped up to 300mgs and since then ive gotten a gas problem, itchy skin, rash, and bloody stool. I'm writing this review because I think I'm dying on the inside.
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Reviewer: Francesic, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I've been taking Allopurinal for past 4 months. I've experienced gout almost monthly since. When one flare up starts to resolve, a new one begins. I prefer colchicine for gout control.
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Reviewer: Catoturfnut, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Have been on this drug for over 3 years now because of high uric acid levels and hour flare ups. Only One attack in 3 years.
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Reviewer: wreak, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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40 days of taking this med and my gout attacks are more often, more severe, and last longer. Can't walk, can't sleep for pain. Amazed FDA would approve this crap.
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