User Reviews for Allopurinol

I had a few gout flares and so I was prescribed allopurinol. After 2 weeks, I had very bad negative side effects. It took weeks because allopurinol takes 2 weeks to go into effect. It also took me awhile to figure out that it was the allopurinol that I was having side effects to. I got hives all over my entire body and itched. It was the worst side effect that I've ever had in my life. It lasted about a month. I couldn't sleep a wink because I was so itchy. I started having heart pain and breathing difficulty. I quit taking this allopurinol and went to emergency. I was told to quit taking the drug and I told the Dr. ALREADY DONE! Like I mentioned, it took about a month for the hives to go away. It was a horrible experience. Id rather actually have the gout instead of the itchy hives.Read More Read Less

I developed pain in my ankles, feet, and wrists and my uric acid blood levels were around 8. This happened during perimenopause. I take 200mg of allopurinol every morning and rarely have gout attacks anymore. If I let myself get too tired, or if I don't drink enough water, I will get a minor attack. This medication has been easy for me to use and I don't have any side effects that I've noticed.

after taking it for 2 weeks started having alover muscle and joint pain, bad headachesand the doctor told me to stop takind the headaches are even worse, and pain, and feeling ill, not sure if it did any thing for the gout, since I was given another drug also. bad drug should be taken off the market

This drug makes it so that you cannot trust a fart.

I had severe terrible pain and swelling in both ankles, knees and finally big toe that escalated over a year. Balls of feet swollen. I was off and on using crutches for 3 months with terrible foot pain. Dr tested uric acid- 8.4! Started dose at 100 mg Pain and swelling decreased by 2 months. Level dropped to 5.4. Noticed that my hands skin is drier. After 4 months, I started getting bad pain in hips, lower back and thighs after I got omnicron COVID. Pains and fatigue finally going away after 8 weeks so probably not this drug. Do drink at least 40 oz of water minimum every day. Changed my diet to avoid purines, especially meat. Lost 17 pounds! Also I put heat on big toe to speed up dissolving crystals. Big toe joint was last area to go back to normal in 3 minths. This medicine stopped the joint pains and got me back on my feet. No other problems until I got COVID but it's resolving now. I take it everyday after lunch. Some asthmatic coughing noted but could be other triggers. I have many drug allergies and mild asthma, but this drug does not seem to cause much side effects in me. Drink your water and take it every day. Motivation is memory of the foot pain. Read More Read Less

I had recurring gout attacks every 4 to 6 months, for 3 years. After starting Allopurinol, I have not had a gout attack for over 1 year. Note, Allopurinol takes time to start working. Do not stop taking it, just because you do not see an improvement in the first month or two. Do drink more water thru out the day.

By taking this medicine my uric acid has came down to normal levels I'm on a 100 mg twice A-day but I still feel a little tingle Once in a while but no serious flare Up oh my God I've never experienced something so painful in my life thank God for this medicine.

Live in a remote area of a 3rd world country without access to a good doctor. Told pharmacist about excruciating, swollen big toe (first digit on right foot) for 2 weeks. Gave me 800mg Ibuprofen twice per day until swelling subsides and 100mg Allopurinol to be taken at night for 14 days and then up it to 200mg indefinitely. Stay off of whole milk, and all the foods that cause gout. Followed his instructions and started seeing results almost immediately! Cost of medicine was less than $5 total, but I would have given my right leg for this miracle. I am so very thankful for this. Read More Read Less

Started with 300 mg daily in 1976. Subsequently reduced to 100mg daily. Eventually, my Doctor told me it was a waste of time to take 100mg and increased size back to 300mg. Now taken every other day. No Gout attacks experienced since using Allopurinol>

Been on drug for gout prevention for 10+ years and cell t remember when I last had a gout flare up or even hint of start of one - of course I avoid the foods that also contributed to elevated levels of Uris acid! Switched from Uloric to Allopurinol a few years ago and joint pains went away also!

I've been user of this medication for 30 year and I find it helps with my overall health.

Stopped gout

For me, this has been a miracle drug. I was symptom free for close to a decade, and then had only one (relatively mild) attack about six months ago.

Prevention in Uric acid levels

I used to take the very expensive colchisin and a pain reliever when I had an attack -- usually a couple of times a year. My doctor later prescribed Alopurinol; I take it 3 to 4 times a week and haven't had an attack in over 5 years.

Taking this drug for last 2 years because of uric acid increased with one of big toe and ankle swollen. Feet and ankle don't swell now unless I stop taking this medication. Diagnosed with Gout 2 years ago, but uric acid is down during lab work

Experienced several flares annually for ten years which impacted mobility and quality of life before finally deciding on taking allopurinol 100mg daily. No flares for past three years since taking it. Regret not having made the decision earlier.

I was prescribed this medication to treat elevated levels of uric acid. I had a very severe drug reaction to it, after only 7 days, that almost caused me my life. I was diagnosed with Steven Johnson Syndrome, had to be in intensive care at a burn unit for 6 weeks and had 2 cornea transplants, to save my eyes. I almost went blind. My tear ducts were destroyed permanently, and I am condemned to using Artificial tears for the rest of my life. My life has never been the same. It has been 11 years but some aspects of my life i am still struggling to fix. It has been the worst experience of my lifeRead More Read Less

Been taking it for 12 years for gout and it works great but also got rid of my kidney stones.

Very effective treatment to prevent gout.