Table 3 Reasons for discontinuation of allopurinol.

Reason	n
Attacks ceased	9
Patient concern over taking tablets	3
Rash	1
Deranged liver‐function tests	1
Patient read that allopurinol can precipitate an acute attack	1
Temporary measure during an acute attack	1
Rectal bleeding	1
Continued attacks	1
Only taken during chemotherapy (never for gout)	1
Patient did not know	2