Allopurinol is not used in the treatment of an acute attack of gout because the drug:
1. has no analgesic properties.
2. cannot work alone.
3. will not reduce uric acid levels.
4. causes edema in the feet.
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Allopurinol has no analgesic or antiinflammatory properties and therefore is not beneficial in the treatment of acute gout.
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