Effects of allopurinol on pain and anxiety in fibromyalgia patients: a pilot study

Allopurinol is a potent inhibitor of the enzyme xanthine oxidase used in the treatment of hyperuricemia and gout. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effects of allopurinol on pain and anxiety in women displaying fibromyalgia refractory to conventional therapy. This prospective case s...

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Main Authors: Aécio C. Fagundes, Diogo O. Souza, André P. Schmidt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S010400142100021X