ModerateAllopurinol + Aspirin

Can you take Allopurinol and Aspirin together?

This page explains what happens if Allopurinol and Aspirin are taken together, according to official sources.

What happens

Antagonism of uric acid reduction

Aspirin at low to moderate doses causes renal urate retention, opposing the therapeutic hypouricemic efficacy of allopurinol.

Recommended management

Monitor serum uric acid levels. In acute gout attacks, avoid aspirin for analgesia; utilize alternative prescribed agents.

Clinical references

Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

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