Discussions tagged “gout”

I've been prescribed Allopurinol 300mg Tablets to help manage my gout, and I'm curious to hear from others who have used it. How have you found it to work? Have you experienced any of the side effects listed, such as drowsiness, diarrhea, or upset stomach? I've also heard about the more serious side effects, and I'm a bit concerned about those. Has anyone else had any issues like that? Lastly, has anyone found this medication to be effective in preventing kidney stones? I'd love to hear your experiences and any advice you might have.

I'm new to managing gout and have been prescribed Uloric 80mg tablets. The doctor mentioned that it blocks an enzyme in the body that makes uric acid. I've read the list of potential side effects and I'm a bit hesitant. I'm looking to decry the severity of the side effects and does anyone have experience with Uloric 80mg that they could share? Are there any alternative medications that are less risky than febuxostat?