Question by katetom B: Does allupurinol increase gout flares when you start taking it and if so how long does this go on?

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Answer by aWellWisher
Yes, it increases the frequency of attacks in the initial period. see-

http://arthritis.about.com/od/allopurinol/a/allopurinol.htm

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