Allopurinol: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Allopurinol
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking allopurinol?
 | Do not use this medication if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to allopurinol. |
Before taking allopurinol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
- kidney disease;
- liver disease;
- diabetes;
- congestive heart failure;
- high blood pressure; or
- if you are receiving any chemotherapy.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take allopurinol.
 | FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. |
 | Allopurinol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| Last updated: | March 24, 2008 |
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