Verdict: Misleading. Allopurinol lowers uric acid. The NHS says that, when taken regularly, it can reduce gout attacks and help prevent joint damage. Flares can temporarily become more frequent when treatment begins; that does not mean allopurinol is damaging the joint.
Verdict: Misleading. Allopurinol lowers uric acid. The NHS says that, when taken regularly, it can reduce gout attacks and help prevent joint damage. Flares can temporarily become more frequent when treatment begins; that does not mean allopurinol is damaging the joint.
Verdict: Misleading. Allopurinol lowers uric acid. The NHS says that, when taken regularly, it can reduce gout attacks and help prevent joint damage. Flares can temporarily become more frequent when treatment begins; that does not mean allopurinol is damaging the joint.
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