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6 years ago, I was having about 1 gout attack a month in my feet and ankles, which would last for up to 2 weeks. The attacks were so bad I would end up on the floor in tears. I've broken many bones and had sprains due to my athletic lifestyle. The gout pain is/was by far was the most painful of anything I've experienced. I started on 100 mg of Allopurinol for 2 months, but the attacks still came. ...

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i had taken this for gout attacks but found out this drug was taken off the market, please tell me why. thank you. charles moore

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Angel | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/28/2023
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 4.7
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I had severe terrible pain and swelling in both ankles, knees and finally big toe that escalated over a year. Balls of feet swollen. I was off and on using crutches for 3 months with terrible foot pain. Dr tested uric acid- 8.4! Started dose at 100 mg Pain and swelling decreased by 2 months. Level dropped to 5.4. Noticed that my hands skin is drier. After 4 months, I started getting bad pain in hips, lower back and thighs after I got omnicron COVID. Pains and fatigue finally going away after 8 weeks so probably not this drug. Do drink at least 40 oz of water minimum every day. Changed my diet to avoid purines, especially meat. Lost 17 pounds! Also I put heat on big toe to speed up dissolving crystals. Big toe joint was last area to go back to normal in 3 minths. This medicine stopped the joint pains and got me back on my feet. No other problems until I got COVID but it's resolving now. I take it everyday after lunch. Some asthmatic coughing noted but could be other triggers. I have many drug allergies and mild asthma, but this drug does not seem to cause much side effects in me. Drink your water and take it every day. Motivation is memory of the foot pain. Read More Read Less

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Mike | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/16/2023
Condition: Treatment to Prevent Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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I had recurring gout attacks every 4 to 6 months, for 3 years. After starting Allopurinol, I have not had a gout attack for over 1 year. Note, Allopurinol takes time to start working. Do not stop taking it, just because you do not see an improvement in the first month or two. Do drink more water thru out the day.

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Dianne | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/16/2022
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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By taking this medicine my uric acid has came down to normal levels I'm on a 100 mg twice A-day but I still feel a little tingle Once in a while but no serious flare Up oh my God I've never experienced something so painful in my life thank God for this medicine.

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Brian | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/11/2022
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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Live in a remote area of a 3rd world country without access to a good doctor. Told pharmacist about excruciating, swollen big toe (first digit on right foot) for 2 weeks. Gave me 800mg Ibuprofen twice per day until swelling subsides and 100mg Allopurinol to be taken at night for 14 days and then up it to 200mg indefinitely. Stay off of whole milk, and all the foods that cause gout. Followed his instructions and started seeing results almost immediately! Cost of medicine was less than $5 total, but I would have given my right leg for this miracle. I am so very thankful for this. Read More Read Less

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Ken S | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/18/2022
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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Started with 300 mg daily in 1976. Subsequently reduced to 100mg daily. Eventually, my Doctor told me it was a waste of time to take 100mg and increased size back to 300mg. Now taken every other day. No Gout attacks experienced since using Allopurinol>

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Stan | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/6/2022
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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Been on drug for gout prevention for 10+ years and cell t remember when I last had a gout flare up or even hint of start of one - of course I avoid the foods that also contributed to elevated levels of Uris acid! Switched from Uloric to Allopurinol a few years ago and joint pains went away also!

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Dan Stud | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/17/2021
Condition: Prevention of Calcium-Containing Kidney Stones
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been user of this medication for 30 year and I find it helps with my overall health.

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Bud | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/19/2021
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 4.0
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Stopped gout

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matt | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/15/2021
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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For me, this has been a miracle drug. I was symptom free for close to a decade, and then had only one (relatively mild) attack about six months ago.

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allaperinol | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
6/6/2021
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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Prevention in Uric acid levels

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Jennifer F | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/15/2021
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 4.0
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I used to take the very expensive colchisin and a pain reliever when I had an attack -- usually a couple of times a year. My doctor later prescribed Alopurinol; I take it 3 to 4 times a week and haven't had an attack in over 5 years.

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Concern patient | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/13/2021
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 3.7
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Taking this drug for last 2 years because of uric acid increased with one of big toe and ankle swollen. Feet and ankle don't swell now unless I stop taking this medication. Diagnosed with Gout 2 years ago, but uric acid is down during lab work

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Flairfree | 45-54 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/11/2021
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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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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Charles Oben | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2020
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 1.0
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I was prescribed this medication to treat elevated levels of uric acid. I had a very severe drug reaction to it, after only 7 days, that almost caused me my life. I was diagnosed with Steven Johnson Syndrome, had to be in intensive care at a burn unit for 6 weeks and had 2 cornea transplants, to save my eyes. I almost went blind. My tear ducts were destroyed permanently, and I am condemned to using Artificial tears for the rest of my life. My life has never been the same. It has been 11 years but some aspects of my life i am still struggling to fix. It has been the worst experience of my lifeRead More Read Less

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Buck | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/14/2020
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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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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DH | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/11/2020
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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Very effective treatment to prevent gout.

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Onemack | 65-74 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/3/2020
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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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 GoutRead More Read Less

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BeegD | 65-74 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/3/2019
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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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. Read More Read Less

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Ben | 65-74 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/2/2019
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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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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Anonymous | 25-34 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/8/2019
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 2.3
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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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