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Q: Does Allopurinol Make You Sleepy?

asked by: GoutyGuy on February 3rd, 2006

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I've been taking allopurinol for 3 years now, and it always makes me feel sluggish after I take it. I should add I suffer from mild depression also.

Has anyone else had this side effect?

Goutyguy

Replies(2)

ggoede1

replied on February 7th, 2006

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I used that drug and never had that issue.

ohthepain

replied on August 15th, 2007

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Makes me sleepy. Normally I have to take a nap in the afternoon.

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