Reviewer: Flairfree, 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Experienced several flares annually for ten years which impacted mobility and quality of life before finally deciding on taking allopurinol 100mg daily. No flares for past three years since taking it. Regret not having made the decision earlier.

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Experienced several flares annually for ten years which impacted mobility and quality of life before finally deciding on taking allopurinol 100mg daily. No flares for past three years since taking it. Regret not having made the decision earlier.
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Reviewer: Buck, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Been taking it for 12 years for gout and it works great but also got rid of my kidney stones.

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Been taking it for 12 years for gout and it works great but also got rid of my kidney stones.
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Reviewer: DH, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Very effective treatment to prevent gout.

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Very effective treatment to prevent gout.
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Reviewer: Onemack, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I had severe Gout attacks and started taking Allopurinol about fifteen years ago, the attacks ceased after the first month, however I stopped taking it when I was diagnosed with bone cancer four years ago. I stopped because the MD's did not know what causes bone cancer, and when I asked if it was the Allopurinol they all said they did not know because the cause was unknown, anyway after having ... Show Full Comment

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I had severe Gout attacks and started taking Allopurinol about fifteen years ago, the attacks ceased after the first month, however I stopped taking it when I was diagnosed with bone cancer four years ago. I stopped because the MD's did not know what causes bone cancer, and when I asked if it was the Allopurinol they all said they did not know because the cause was unknown, anyway after having my sternum and 6 ribs removed the cancer has gone. Now after suffering returning Gout attacks in 2019, I have started to take it again hoping it will be as effective this time, and if the cancer returns I will blame it on the medication for Gout
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Reviewer: BeegD, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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This drug works for gout sufferers IF you are taking the right amount. The problem is that most Dr.s do not well understand gout or allopurinol and therefore start patients on dose that is to low to be effective. And, do not start allopurinol in the midst of a gout attack. Doing this just makes it worst. I have been there. The dose required for most people is 200 mg minimum. I take 300 because I ... Show Full Comment

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This drug works for gout sufferers IF you are taking the right amount. The problem is that most Dr.s do not well understand gout or allopurinol and therefore start patients on dose that is to low to be effective. And, do not start allopurinol in the midst of a gout attack. Doing this just makes it worst. I have been there. The dose required for most people is 200 mg minimum. I take 300 because I am a large man. Over a 20 year experience on this dose I have not had a single gout attack. Caution, if you are taking other meds like Bilinta or Plavix, they will increase uric acid production. So if you are new to these drugs, have your uric acid tested after a month or so to see if you need to increase your allopurinol dose.
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