6 years ago, I was having about 1 gout attack a month in my feet and ankles, which would last for up to 2 weeks. The attacks were so bad I would end up on the floor in tears. I've broken many bones and had sprains due to my athletic lifestyle. The gout pain is/was by far was the most painful of anything I've experienced. I started on 100 mg of Allopurinol for 2 months, but the attacks still came. ...
i had taken this for gout attacks but found out this drug was taken off the market, please tell me why. thank you. charles moore
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Ouch-gout | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/3/2013
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 3.7
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I have foot pain in the toes every night and have had sores on my lips and nose since taking this drug. I am 71 and have taken it for three weeks. I hope the lab test next week, shows a lower uric acid level for all my uncomfortable symptoms.
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neuropathy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/31/2013
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 2.7
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Uric acid levels did go down a little. However, stopped taking it for a couple of months then resumed. Within days of resuming my peripheral neuropathy became EXTREMELY painful. Stop the medication & pain went away within a few days...
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/14/2013
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 3.7
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Just Retired | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/8/2013
Condition: Inflammation of the Joints due to Gout
Overall rating 4.7
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Started out taking 100mg but would only take it as long as I had pain, when the pain went away I would stop taking it. The flare ups were horrible, bumped it up to 300mg and as long as I keep up with it, the pain is gone. If I miss more than 2 days I am in pain for a week. I however have been suffering from increased tiredness and dizziness some days and my eye sight isn't as good as it was, thought that these may have been due to the fact that I work second shift. Readers do the trick for now. Keeping up with the water and cut back on the booze and red meat have also helped.Read More Read Less
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Skyla425 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/25/2013
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
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I've had gout for about 10 years now. I take 100mg twice daily. If I don't take this medication within a week my toes have gout and I cannot walk and have to use prednisone to get the gout under control.
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d e stratton | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/5/2013
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 3.3
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I HAVE MAJOR HAIR LOSS. IT HAS BEEN 6 WEEKS SINCE I STOPPED TAKING IT AND I AM STILL LOSING IT.
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g | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/31/2013
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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Iv ben on it for 6 yrs Not one gout bout
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Anonymous |
5/18/2013
Condition: Increased Uric Acid due to Cancer Chemotherapy
Overall rating 5.0
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Works well. No side effects after taking the medication for four months.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/16/2013
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 2.7
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Allopurinol helped me to bring uric acid levels lower. But I am having some allergic reactions like itching and red ness is palms , neck and back red patches in body etc so i am planning to stop taking this drug
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/11/2013
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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Have used zyloprim and allopurinol since the mid 70's w no recurrance of gout symptons. Great medication
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Betty | 65-74 | Female | Patient
4/24/2013
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 3.0
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I have taken it for a week and stopped because I saw no results. But, the pain in the big toe is waking me from sleep throbbing so, I started taking it again 3 days ago. I am on 100mg. I didn't realize it takes weeks before you get any results.
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CPH | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/24/2013
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 4.7
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It works well for me. I have had 0 gout attacks since going on the medication 6 months ago. I am concerned about the side effects.
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r | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/18/2013
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 1.3
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Nasty side effects...nausea and constant runs for over 4 hours!
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Young Arnold | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/15/2013
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 3.0
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RogerM | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/7/2013
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
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3 months on this and I have slowly developed a serious rash on my forearms, shoulders and neck. Uric acid numbers are down a little, but not enough. Doctor's not sure Allopurinol is the culprit but I am. Going to insist that we try something else.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/8/2013
Condition: Kidney Disease caused by Increased Uric Acid in the Body
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grape_POPCYCLE | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/7/2013
Condition: Uric Acid Kidney Stones
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short of breath
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jngy | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/6/2013
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 1.0
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I broke out in a itchy rash
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greenbrier | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/1/2013
Condition: Gout
Overall rating 2.3
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Not being informed by prescribing Dr. did not take AFTER meals. Had very bad stomache cramps, loose stool and headaches.
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Judydee | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/1/2013
Condition: High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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200mg daily has reduced my Uric acid to under 5. Not one Gout attack since I started the medication.
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