Allopurinol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Brand names: Zyloprim, Aloprim
Allopurinol has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 87 reviews on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Allopurinol
- yello...
- March 2, 2008
For Gout "I got terrible gout in the hands after using it. But then I did not drink all the water and still drank beer. Read the packet!"
- Da Pig
- February 5, 2010
For Gout "Been taking 10 years and no gout."
- Benny
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 7, 2020
For Gout "Was given allopurinol for gout and had horrible side effects I took it for 2 weeks and switched to probenecid. It's been 15 years and only I small attack with no side effects"
- Drden
- May 1, 2017
For Gout "Taken for 20 yrs now no cases of acute gout since - unless I drink too much. Fantastic drug!!!!"
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- LTjug...
- May 4, 2011
For Gout "On my 3rd month of allopurinol 200 mg, it doesn't seem to be working. 6.7 ua level 2 months ago. Still redness and pain."
- Steve...
- May 1, 2017
Aloprim (allopurinol) for Gout "I have had gout on and off for a few years now, I was prescribed Allopurinol by my GP. It took a month or so before I really worked well. I can really say it has done the trick for me."
- Unknown
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- August 3, 2024
For Gout "Had some gout flare-ups when I was younger. I was prescribed this medication to take two pills daily. I have not had a gout flare-up since."
- whm
- October 30, 2009
For Urinary Tract Stones "Works like a champ for uric acid stones. Haven't had any in 3 years."
- Gharg...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 10, 2020
For Gout "My life would suck if it wasn't for this pill"
- darme...
- June 2, 2023
For Gout "I have end stage kidney disease and as a result I get gout constantly. I have been on allopurinol for about two weeks now. So far my gout is at bay. I’ll keep you posted."
- No...
- June 19, 2016
For Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy "Significant skin rash all over body with severe itching and swelling in ankles and calves."
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For Gout "After many years on allopurinol, I switched to drinking more water. The redness and frequent pain in my left foot disappeared within a short time, and a blood test showed a normal level of uric acid."