A patient with acute gout asks you why allopurinol cannot be used at this time. What is your best response?
A) "Allopurinol does not lower uric acid levels."
B) "Allopurinol is useful in rheumatoid arthritis, but not gout."
C) "Allopurinol is used only for the prevention of gout attacks."
D) "Allopurinol can cause swelling of the feet, worsening your gout symptoms".
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