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What is allopurinol?
Generic Name:
allopurinol
Other Brand Names:
Aloprim
,
Zyloprim
Allopurinol reduces the production of uric acid in your body. Uric acid buildup can lead to gout or kidney stones.
Allopurinol is used to treat gout or kidney stones, and to decrease levels of uric acid in people who are receiving cancer treatment.
Allopurinol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking allopurinol?
What is the most important information I should know about allopurinol?
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allopurinol - Allergy Community
- Nov 15, 2008
Is allopurinol dangerous? I hear it has scary contraindications.
Anhidrosis - Neurology Community
- Nov 13, 2008
From everything I read, I have anhidrosis. Up until about 4 years ago, I perspired profuse...
Stopping Allopurinol & Hydrochlorothiazide??? - Urology Community
- Nov 13, 2008
Has anyone ever stopped Allopurinol and Hydrochlorothiazide? I had a rather large staghorn...
loss of appetite - Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum
- Oct 23, 2008
My dad is 81 years old, is about 5’-6”, and weighs about 125 lbs. He has high blood pre...
bitter, salty, metalic taste in mouth - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community
- May 20, 2008
For the last 2 days I have experienced a bitter, salty or meatalic taste in my mouth. It's...
Stopping Allopurinol after 30+ years with no attacks - Arthritis Community
- May 20, 2008
Question: Continued use of Allopurinol Facts: A long time ago, when I was 17 (in 1977 or...
Elevated ALT levels and Crestor and/or Allopurinol? - Gastroenterology Expert Forum
- Jul 26, 2007
Hello, I am a 6' 200 lb male and exercise 3-4 times per week. I do not smoke and drink...
Any over the counter medication for Gout? - Family Medicine Expert Forum
- Jul 26, 2007
My mother has severe Gout at times. I was wondering if there anything over the counter t...
Gout flareup while on diuretic for arythmia? - Heart Disease Expert Forum
- Sep 01, 2005
I am on Furosemide, potassium and Digoxin for atrial fibrillation, but my left leg which is...
pH of urine - Urology Expert Forum
- Aug 11, 2003
I have a high uric acid condition which sometimes causes kidney stones and/or a gouty condi...
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