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After I take 100 mg Allopurinol for three days in a row, my diarrhea becomes intolerable. I have a pre-existing condition called collagenous colitis. It is normally manageable without medication. However, not when I take Allopurinol. Does anyone have any suggestions from the right experience?

I started on allopurinol 100 mg tab in oct since then have gained 25lbs. Anyone else have this happen? ## Hello, LaceyLu! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. According to the FDA, Allopurinol is used to treat excess uric acid and it has been reported to cause rapid weight gain in a small percentage of people that take it. Other side effects may possibly include sore throat, nausea, dizziness, bruising and joint stiffness. Have you spoken to your doctor? It might not be the right medication for you to take. ## I am on 200 mg a day, I didn't notice until I saw your post, but I have gained 50# in 2 years. I thought I was overeating but I actually eat weather and don't hardly ever eat junk or fast food. I will definitely be bringing this up with...

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orange pill from Mexico. What is it? ## Sorry, foreign medications aren't regulated like those in the U.S. under the auspices of the FDA are, so finding information on them is very difficult. ## I received that orange pill, called Dolgramin, from a pharmacy in Peru. I got it for sore throat and inflammation of the glands. ## For me this orange pill has been a miracle pill , nothing works better or take away the pain and inflammation like this medicine , Gout is probably the most painful condition I’ve ever experienced, I have a great Insurance plan and I’ve visited many different doctors , including trips to emergency rooms and no other medicine or prescription have the same effect , ## Dolgramin is a pill you can get in Peru is an anti-inflammatory. You should take one ...

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3/8' diameter Round white pill with M 71 ## The pill in description is Allopurinol (300 mg). Allopurinol is a drug used primarily to treat hyperuricemia (excess uric acid in blood plasma) and its complications, including chronic gout. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## I have been using peach collored allopurinol and recently reordered and received smalled white tablets. What is the difference? ## Hi Bob, This is a common situation where you receive a different looking pill than what you've been used to getting. My assumption is that the newer pills you received are manufactured or distributed by another company. The Manufacturer of t...

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Years ago I was on Allupurinol, for excess uric acid., Then my ankles and feet starting to swell, and I went to the foot doctor, who put bandages around my legs. but it did not help. He ,then , send me to a Therapist, for massages and a few pedaling excersices..... but one of the therapist, told me, that if I was on Alluporinol, some people experience the same swelling. So, of my own, I stop Allupinol, and my swelling and soreness, disappear. Now I have had tophis, from the uric acid... and a rheumatogist put me again on Allopurinol, and it has been 3 months, and today, the same happens, my feet are sore, when I walk,and very swollen.... So I will stop again this medication, and will tell my rheumatologist, all about it. Dont know what he is going to use now.....? If you have heard simi...

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Can taking Allopurinol cause a diabetic to develop kidney problems? ## My father had a quadruple by-pass and kidney failure, should he continue taking allopurinol along with these medications: coumadin, lipitor, lisinopil, metrplolol and pholso? ## Allopurinol has been known to cause kidney failure as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, kidney insufficiency, and confusion, according to FDA reports. Ref: Medline Plus Allopurinol However, diabetes and many other medications can also cause kidney problems, so there is really no way to say for sure what has caused kidney issues. What was the doctor's opinion? Carolyn, have those all been prescribed for him by his doctor? He should take what they have prescribed, and not make any changes, without their approval.

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Round small pill with the imprint M | 31 (with a score line down the middle separating the M and 31) ## What is it and what is it prescribed for? White pill, round split down the middle with M31 on it. ## Hello, I was looking at the NIH pill database and this is the information I found regarding a white pill imprinted with M;31. NDC 0378-0137 IMPRINT M;31 NAME Allopurinol INGREDIENTS Allopurinol 100 mg; LABEL AUTHOR Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. COLOR White SIZE 10mm SHAPE Round SCORE 2 INACTIVE INGREDIENTS - Silicon Dioxide - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Starch, Corn - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A Potato I hope this information was useful. Let me know if you have any other questions regarding this medication. ## Yes - what's it used for?...

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i bought some pills while working in russia , they are capsules, one side is blue and the other side is clear with tiny white capsules in them, they are called ketohan , i cant remember what they are for, can you help please. ## Hi loobilu, Unfortunately, I'm not finding anything whatsoever pertaining to the name Ketohan. I also tried looking up different variations of it's spelling, but nothing has turned up on search engines, other than completely unrelated topics. Are you sure Ketohan is the correct name of this medication? If it's real then it shouldn't be that hard to verify it's existence, let alone what it might be used for. If anyone else happens to recognize this drug, I'd appreciate it if you can share some details about it and where we can find more in...

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Hot pink capsule ..It says LBS on both ends of it. I have no idea what it is? I can't seem to find anything about it anywhere. ## Did you figure this out? I have one also. It's part of a four pill combo pack that an Asian store sells for gout. The other pills have no markings at all. I'm trying to figure out what it is before trying it.

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WHITE PILL ## This is 100mg Allopurinal, or brand name Alloprim. It is used to treat prevention of gout and/or kidney stones. It reduces the level of uric acid in your body. Side effects include, wheezing, rash, headache, dizziness, among others. ## The identification provided is correct. NDC: 00603-2115 Here's an image of that Allopurinol tablet to confirm: Inactive ingredients may include: Silicon Dioxide Lactose Monohydrate Magnesium Stearate Cellulose, Microcrystalline Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato Is there anything I can help with?

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My nephrology doctor prescribed me ketobest 3x a day. Last week my creatinine level was at 1.70. Today it came down to 1.32. My ultrasound is normal. Do i have to be worried? Do i have to use ketobest for a long time? I'm also taking colchicine for my gout. ## Hello, I am elvin, 21 years old. I got poisoned by the medicine that I took. Im also from the philippines. the name of the medicine that Ive took was lhing zhi. it is a chinese drug that increases your metabolism. Ive took it for about for months and in that 4 months I experience some side effects like headache vommiting and my metabolism also increases and after for months taking that medicine this last month of november 2016 the side effects of that medicine increases when im eating a meal in just a minute I experience vommi...

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I have a round red pill with G2 imprinted on it. Can this be used for pain related to gout and swelling? ## This tablet is manufactured by Rugby and they list it as containing 200mgs of Ibuprofen, a generic or store brand of Advil, or Motrin. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yes, but drink water with it...a full glass.

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Found this pill in my nephews pocket but cant find it any where online. It. Is a white capsule with "N020" on it and nothing else and it it is not the anti-diarrhea pill ## Allopurinol made by NorthStar Rx bears the same color & imprint "N020", except that their pill is round and not a capsule. However, drug manufacturers have been known to make alterations to their products without any prior notice to the public/patients. For this reason alone, I think it would still be a good idea to contact NorthStar Rx directly, just to ensure that you've covered all angles. NOTE: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and kidney stones. Have you spoke with your nephew yet to help shed any light on the subject? Whether he's telling the truth or not, at least we'd have some...

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WHAT IS THE USE OF THE TABLET HIFENAC-P ## I want to know the use of HIFENAC-P and HIFENAC-SR ## I m suffering from gout. Dr.prescribed hifenac p.How long I can use this drug? Whenever I withdraw the drug pain starts again. ## Even I m suffering with same problem. ...r u still suffering? ## I am suffering from pain in left hand Dr suggest Hifen ACP

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Can someone enlighten me, please? I take the following medicines: Eltroxin, Cardicor, Zartan, Amloc, Puresis, Allopurinol, Plenish K, Ultimag, Estro-pause, Adco-Dol (for migraines. Allergic to everything else, also those supposed to be preventative.) My concern is the Allopurinol. I have read somewhere that it may cause sudden death. Because of the Puresis I have no alternative, as nothing I do dietwise, do anything to bring down the uric acid count. Please advise me, as I am with my back to the wall. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Also information concerning the negatives of proton pump inhibitors. Thank you ever so much. ## I’m 74 years old and had gout cause by excess Utica acid for 10 years until I read on the internet the “CHERRY REPORT “. I now take...

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Rumoquin N F Diclofenaco sódico 75mg Metocarbanol 200mg Dexametasona .75mg Excipiente cbp 1 tablet By Marcel Laboratories I suffer from gout so when I get an attack I take one, also heard is good for arthritis, and and of course Rheumatic diseases. My doctor said that is a drug cocktail and there is nothing like that in one pill. Take it if necessary, it won't cure any disease, it only kills and relaxes the pain/area affected. It really works ! ## The ingredients are… Diclofenac, which is classified by the FDA as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. Methocarbamol, which is a muscle relaxant and Dexamethasone, which is a steroid class medication. Thus, one shouldn't take it without their doctor's approval, because there are some risks associated with it and it may be...

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Is Allopurinol mfg by qualitest gluten free? ## Hi edb, From what I could gather, Allopurinol from Qualitest contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and sodium starch glycolate. Unfortunately, "sodium starch glycolate" is heavily regarded as a questionable substance for those with a gluten intolerance; since it is derived from starch. So I personally wouldn't recommend taking it without your doctor's prior consensus. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Allopurinol Details I hope this helps! ## I got a new script of Allopurinol 300mg by Accord and need to know if it's gluten free? I have been taking another manufacturer's version for years and had no ...

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I've been on Allopurinol 300mg once a day since early 90's, with no side effects at all. I have not had a kidney stone since I've been on the Medication. Two weeks ago I refilled my prescription and the medication that I usually get is from Ingenus. Much too my surprise I got Accord instead, from my Walgreens Pharmacy and after a few days I noticed that I was getting constipated. Ingenus has discontinued Allopurinol. I know that side effects from Allopurinol never mention constipation and I was wondring if the cause could be the fillers and binding agents. Have anybody run into constipation with Allopurinol? What manufacturer would be a better alternative to Accord for thiis drug. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ## Sorry to hear about your situation. According to NIH,...

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Iam 35 yers old man ,I am continue work in night shift .I check every month for my uric acid level (blood checking) but some times my uric acid level is very high now my uric acid is 530 . the lab techanician said you level is very high. before doctor priscribe for me the loric-100(allopurinol tablet) now I ate 3 time after food if this medicne have any side effect or any other problems how many tablets can I ate per day. how long can I eate this medicine,what type of food cann;t eat (meat and veg). I hope your good replay , Thank you jithu ## Get on cholchine its a miracle drug side affects after u take pills is sitting on toilet but pain is gone in couple hours ## Allopurinol is used to help treat excess uric acid. The most common side effects associated with it are: nausea and diarrh...

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round white pill with A329 printed on one side and some funny looking symbol printed on the other side. It's supposed to be Allopurinol 100mg but pharmacy closed till Monday so I can't phone and check till then. ## The pills were arefill order from my pharmacy, the refill was suppose to be vitamin D 3 400uiv softgels F/N and that's what it says on the bottle but the pills are small white round pills

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