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Do you recommend allopurinol desensitization in gout patients who develop a rash on allopurinol therapy?

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Rheumatology · National institues of Health

I don't recommend desensitization for allopurinol-allergic patients. There was a time when this made sense due to the lack of a viable alternative therapy. The process is cumbersome in a private practice setting and not as simple as providing the patient with a prescription for febuxostat.

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Rheumatology · Berkshire Health Systems

Agree. Luckily, not necessary very often.

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