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 Allopurinol can make symptoms worse if treatment begins during a gout attack.
This is because allopurinol can make the uric acids stored elsewhere in the body move into the bloodstream, causing a sudden increase in blood uric acid levels.
Therefore, allopurinol should be given after a gout attack is over.
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Use allopurinol as directed by the doctor. Continue to take allopurinol throughout the lifetime even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
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During allopurinol treatment, patients may not have any gout symptoms. Therefore, patients often stop taking allopurinol when the gout is under control. |
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Patient compliance with chronic allopurinol therapy is usually very poor.
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Allopurinol makes some patients drowsy, so you need to be cautious about driving or using machinery.
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Alcohol may decrease the effectiveness of allopurinol , so limit alcohol consumption. |
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Drink about 8 full glasses of water each day. |
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If a dose is missed, take as soon as possible.
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