When initiating allopurinol, what starting dose strategy is recommended?...

Question

When initiating allopurinol, what starting dose strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start 100 mg/day (lower if CKD) with titration to target

Answer

Start 300 mg daily immediately

Answer

Start 200 mg twice daily

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Start 50 mg every other day for all

Answer

Start at goal‑estimated dose without monitoring

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Allopurinol-Initiation Strategy