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Alopurinol Patient Information File Details
Patient information on allopurinol from the Australian Rheumatology Association. May 2009 (reviewed annually)
Allopurinol Side Effects Alcohol
Please note that this information contains recommendations about limiting alcohol to 1 to 2 drinks, once or twice a week. There is no background to this information about allopurinol and alcohol, therefore it is difficult to judge how important this is.
Allopurinol During Gout Attack
This allopurinol patient information clarifies the misunderstanding about taking allopurinol during an acute gout attack. Even some doctors are unsure, hence Jenny’s cry for help: Doc says to stop allopurinol due to gout flare?? HELP!
As the patient information makes clear:
You should also continue to take it during an attack of gout.
alopurinol.pdf
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