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Can I eat this with Allopurinol?
Allopurinol is best taken with food, plenty of fluids help it work, and the NHS says you can otherwise eat and drink as normal, though alcohol can add to drowsiness.
Also sold as Caplenal, Uricto, Xanthomax, Zyloric. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 27 foods and drinks for Allopurinol (0 to avoid, 26 to take care with) — or tap one below.
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- Should I take Allopurinol with food?
- Best taken with food.
- Can I drink alcohol with Allopurinol?
- Yes, with care. Alcohol may add to allopurinol's drowsy effects, so take care until you know how it affects you.
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1 · What do you take?
Allopurinol is best taken with food, plenty of fluids help it work, and the NHS says you can otherwise eat and drink as normal, though alcohol can add to drowsiness.
Take allopurinol with food and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. The NHS says you can eat and drink as normal while taking it. The US label warns alcohol may add to the drowsy effects of allopurinol, so take care.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Best taken with food.
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Take care with Allopurinol· 26
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Further reading on Allopurinol
The pages our answers quote. Every answer shows “Where this comes from” with the exact words, checked 5 October 2026. How we check
NHS website
Allopurinol: a medicine to treat gout
NHS information about the medicine allopurinol, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.
US FDA drug label
US FDA drug label: Allopurinol
The official US prescribing information for Allopurinol, including how food, drink and other medicines affect it.
The Journal
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