So if your kidneys aren’t working normally, allopurinol may build up in the body and cause side effects
Allopurinol lowers serum and tissue uric acid levels and has potent activity against gout, largely in The molecular formula for allopurinol is C 5 H 4 N 4 O with a molecular weight of 136
Testing uric acid while having a flare is going to show a lower number than at normal times
NSAIDs may be discontinued a few days after clinical signs have completely resolved
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It works by preventing the conversion of xanthine to uric acid—a xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Swallow the tablet(s) with water after eating
This is always best done by a rheumatologist, especially when you have complications like impaired kidney function
Apart from general health issues, you can forget the diet restrictions (it would be rather foolish to die from a heart attack from eating steak and seafood feasts, just because they can no longer cause gout)
Allopurinol is the first-line treatment for gout, a painful condition caused by the deposition of crystals of uric acid in joint cartilage
Effects of Allopurinol on Secondary Outcomes
Not personal experience but by reading this thread and doing some Google research, it can take 3-6 months for allopurinol to really kick in
What ALLOPURINOL ALPHAPHARM is used for
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Despite the fact that it has been available for over 40 years there is ongoing debate