| Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours | 
| Degree of discomfort | |||||
| 
 RCT  | 
54 men  In review  | 
Degree of discomfort score
240 days
 –1.1 with allopurinol 300 and 600 mg combined +0.2 with placebo  | 
 P = 0.02  | 
Effect size not calculated | allopurinol |