Does Allopurinol Raise PSA Levels?

Posted on Tue, 24 Jan 2017

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Question : Can allopurinol raise PSA levels

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No evidences that prove that allopurinol may raise PSA levels.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

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There are no evidences that allopurinol would compromise the levels of PSA.
However, allopurinol is a medicine with many side effects which affects many body organs. Prostate is not mentioned to be affected. So if you do the test and it is normal, then great. But if abnormal, I would recommend doing further tests, or repeat it.

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Dr.Papaqako

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