Allopurinol and Dry Skin: What Users Say

• Joh...
• August 24, 2017

For Gout "41-year-old male, been dealing with gout for about 5 years now. At first, I didn't know what it was, I just started getting pains in my feet. Long story short, it progressed into frequent attacks in my ankles with pain beyond belief. I tried all the natural remedies, and they helped a little, especially cherry juice, but I was losing the battle. I've never been so depressed, and I was literally going out of my mind. I finally started allopurinol per my doctor, 100 mg at first, then 200 mg. At first, I got more attacks for about a month. But then they subsided, and I've been attack-free since. Godsend. No side effects, but maybe some dry skin. If you are suffering with this, try this drug. It could save your sanity, it did mine. Just remember it is better to start it between attacks (while you don't actually have gout), and your gout might get worse before it just goes away."

• PDM...
• January 18, 2017

For Gout "For years I have suffered from gout, and the reviews are right, the pain is often unbearable! I have tophi in my right big toe joint and have not been able to wear 'real' shoes for years. A friend of mine recommended the treatment to me. I discussed it with my doctor, and he agreed to start me on the medication. It has been a godsend to me! I have been taking allopurinol 100 mg once daily for several months now. It has stopped the severe pain and made it easier to walk on my feet! I have very dry skin now, but I do not want to go back to living with that pain daily. Other than the dry skin, I have not had any problems. My pain got better quickly. If you suffer from this pain, ask your doctor about putting you on allopurinol."

• Hva...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 29, 2016

For Gout "Gout attacks began in my late 20s, then gradually progressed from big toe to elbows, knees, wrist, knuckles, ankle, etc. I am 35 years old now with a long family history of gout. Started off 100 mg, gradually up to 300 mg at the moment. The first year of use was brutal with daily to weekly attacks. Still receiving attacks even at the moment, just not as severe (more than one joint attacked). Attacks have spread further apart in time. Still unsure about allopurinol, but luckily no major side effects other than dry mouth, dry skin, and if cut, takes longer to stop bleeding. Overall, I'd say it is helping, but very slowly...."