It's recommended to not take Allopurnol during an attack, because it can exacerbate it.
The minimum dosage is 100 mgs, I believe.
If it works for you, then good on you.Works for me. I couldn't take pain killers at the start because of ulcers
I have a gout update:
Starting on January 1, 2013 I started taking 150 mgs of Allopurinol. I still take 12 teaspoon of baking soda but only before bed and not in the morning.
I have not NO problems.
Yay!!