Jyy2 Been Almost 7 Months Posted: 12-13-05 20:23pm
Almost 7 months since my last gout attack.
Still ocassionally drink the baking soda.
I also take 3oo mg. Of allopurinol a
day. Scared to stop taking it. How will
the allopurinol affect me in the long run?
I started doing both at the same time. I
have been gout free since. I notice other
people on this board who just took the
allopurinol still suffered attacks. Also
I eat and drink whatever the hell I like.
Red meat and shellfish included. Drink
beer too! Thanks
joel
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JYY2
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Posts: 227
Posted: 12-28-05 12:58pm
I am very glad to learn you have been free
of gout (and. G.E.R.D , too?).
Allopurinol is meant to be taken for life.
But you may be able to reduce the
dosage after your blood ua level has been
maintained below 6 mg/dl. Keep a good
record of your ua levels over time.
When it drops below 6 mg/dl, talk to your
doctor about reducing the dosage. I
don't recall reading about the long term
side effect of allopurinol. For more
info on allopurinol see:
ht
tp://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/
uspdi/202021.Html . Happy new year.
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maria9088
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 7
Posted: 01-03-06 18:58pm
It's always good to know the side effects
to any
medication you are taking.
what are
the possible side effects of allopurinol?
• if you experience any of the
following serious side effects, stop
taking allopurinol and seek emergency
medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty
breathing; closing of your throat;
swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or
hives);
· blood in your urine or pain when
you urinate;
· a rash;
· eye irritation;
· fever, chills, or joint aches; or
· severe nausea or vomiting.
• other, less serious side effects may
be more likely to occur. Continue to take
allopurinol and talk to your doctor if you
experience
· upset stomach or diarrhea;
· headache, dizziness, or
drowsiness; or
· an acute attack of gouty
arthritis.
• side effects other than those listed
here may also occur. Talk to your doctor
about any reaction that seems unusual or
that is especially bothersome.
