Kevin Williams Says:
Rapid Weight Gain While On Allopurinol (Page 2)
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LaceyLu Says:
I started on allopurinol 100 mg tab in oct since then have gained 25lbs. Anyone else have this happen?
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I've stopped taking allopurinol for a week and lost 6lb. Gonna see how I get on next week then call doctors.
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l krueger Says:
Thank you I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me I am on 400 mg of allopurinol day I exercise eat my ass and I foot on 17 pounds in the last month making an appointment with the doctor tomorrow thank you
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Carol Says:
I am on 300mg allopurinol and my weight has gone up to just over a stone , I do weight watchers and I am really getting fed up with this weight gain
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Carol Says:
I am on 300mg and my weight has gone up to just over a stone , I do weight watchers and I am really getting fed up with this weight gain
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Kevin Says:
Hi Lacey, I feel the same. I've put same on and eating healthier and exercising more but doctors don't seem to agree.
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2fat4med Says:
I can attest to the weight gain from allopurinol...I've been taking it since March, 100mg.
I've gained almost 15 lbs. My clothes are getting so tight, it's uncomfortable...What can I do?
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Grace Says:
Are there any other gout medication rather than Allopur 100mg to avoid weight gain
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Dan Says:
Are there other scripts other than
Allopurinol to avoid weight gain?
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Claudia Says:
This medication should be remove off from Distributing because it making people obesity and I can prove it! If take 100mg you will gain25 pounds, if you take 200mg you will gain 50 pound, if you take 300mg you will gain 75pounds. Please take it off the market I'm one the person that have gain a lot of weight taking this medicine!!!!!ASAP! I put on 79 pounds since I've been taking this medication.
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Claudia Says:
This medication should be remove off from Distributing because it making people obesity and I can prove it! If take 100mg you will gain25 pounds, if you take 200mg you will gain 50 pound, if you take 300mg you will gain 75pounds. Please take it off the market I'm one the person that have gain a lot of weight taking this medicine!!!!!ASAP
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Jay Says:
I am 60yrs old take 200 mg allopurinol each morning for past two years and have gone from 185 to 203 lbs basically eating the same - if not less because I don't like the weight gain - same amount of exercise - maybe even more walking. What is it about Allopurinol that causes this - is it dangerous - and what do they recommend? Can't find any info online and doctors have no solution. I believe I would have to be on an extremely low calorie diet to lose the weight.
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Kevin Says:
I have been on Allopurinol for 2 months and have put on 3kg. Am exercising more than before and eating the same.
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Lacey Lu Says:
Hi, Thanks for the reply, I started researching the weight gain and read 25 % of people on Allopurinol have a rapid wgt gain. I noticed being really hungry like when taking steroids.
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Barb Says:
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 my rheumatologist. Ty
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Verwon Says:
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.
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