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Old 09-01-2008, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by mrsd View Post
if your PN started BEFORE the allopurinol, then it is probably not a factor. If it started after you were given it or worsened however, I would suspect it. Allopurinol is not an easy drug on the body, and I have seen over the years, that in US, where I am, it has fallen in use substantially.

most people here use colchicine for acute management only.
You just maybe right. I have had swelling and almost gout like symptoms since being on it. After reading your post I stopped and dramatic relief. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it was due to the Allopurinol but will wait another few days and post back
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