Who Can And Cannot Take Allopurinol

Who can take allopurinol

Allopurinol can be taken by adults and sometimes children.

Who may not be able to take allopurinol

Allopurinol is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your pharmacist or doctor before taking it if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to allopurinol or any other medicine
are of Han Chinese, Thai or Korean origin
have problems with your liver or kidneys
currently have an attack of gout
have thyroid problems

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