Generic Name: Colcrys (colchicine)
Colcrys Reviews
For Gout, Acute "I like to say Colcrys 0.6 is THE BEST. I got the prescription barely yesterday and just about 8 hrs later I was without pain on my ankles and my burning disappeared. I was able to sleep. After being unable to sleep for 3 consecutive days. Thanks to this wonderful medication, I was able to sleep last night and able to workout. As for side effects, only soft stools but nothing extreme. DEFINITELY, I RATHER DEAL WITH SOFT STOOL THAN DEALING WITH ALL THAT BURNING AND PAIN ON MY FEET! I truly regret not taking this medicine since 6 years ago. I just did not know I sadly have gout. GLADLY NOW I FOUND COLCRYS."
For Gout, Acute "I have chronic gout and osteoarthritis, had it for 15 years and am going through a bad gout attack today. Right ankle joint feels like somebody busted an empty bottle and broken glass inside my cartilage. It is the most pain imaginable, not even 30 mg hydrocodone helps. This is my 40th or so attack in my life, lost count. Main cause for me was uric acid caused by drinking beer for many years, I never learned. Yeah, I took just about everything from several meds: indomethacin, diflunisal, allopurinol currently, and today Colcrys x3 pills, which will knock it out here in about a few hours. Drink plenty of water and yeah, diarrhea to flush out comes with it. I have cut out drinking for over 6 weeks and just one six-pack one day and bam!! Full-blown gout."
For Gout, Acute "Urgent care doc gave me Colcrys and Voltaren for a flare-up in my knee. First flare ever in knee, wow, I thought it was bad in the foot, but it's nothing compared to the knee! The doctor gave me a 3-day supply, by the end of day 1 I was at least 75% better, by the end of day two no pain. This worked wonders for me, good luck to you."
For Familial Mediterranean Fever "I used to take generic colchicine (since 1980). The Westward brand upset my stomach the least-though if I missed a dose, I'd have an FMF (familial Mediterranean fever) flare. So I'd taken it for years. Then Mutual/Takeda put colchicine-the active ingredient from the Autumn Crocus (which dates back to Pharaonic times) through the FDA process and took advantage of the Orphan Exclusivity Drug Act because it's used for a rare disease-as well as to treat gout-to have a corner on the market for 7 years. The price went up immensely-it used to cost me $15 for 180 pills (three-month supply), and it went up to $350/month with Takeda's Colchrys. The Takeda product really upset my digestive system. I switched to a Turkish product ($3 for 50 pills-take 2 daily) and have also tried the Mexican brand ($3 for 20 days' worth). I feel much better using both of these than the Colcrys or the generic Colcrys (also by Takeda). Colchicine is very helpful for FMF-but the shenanigans by Mutual and Takeda screwed the FMF patient."
For Gout, Acute "Had a bad flare-up of gout in my left foot. Dr. prescribed Colcrys, and after three days, I had no relief from the pain, swelling, or burning, but I did have terrible nausea and diarrhea. Doctor then switched me to Indomethacin, and within hours, the pain started to subside. Now, two days later, I'm about 80% back to normal."
For Gout, Acute "This medication worked for my first acute gout flare, although I was prescribed a low dose of 0.3 twice a day because of its toxic property. Later I discovered 1.2 for the first dose, then 0.6 an hour later, then prophylactic use until the flare-up was under control. The side effects were mainly bowel-related. It was probably a good idea to start with a low dose, but I did not get relief until I had to start the dose over with 1.2, then 0.6."
For Gout, Acute "I have had 2 gout attacks in the last 3 months. For my most recent attack (and the worst I've ever had), I got virtually no relief from using Colcrys. I took the first 2 days of pills, but no improvement. I switched to Indocin and have had about 50% relief overnight and getting better still. The original colchicine was good and acted quickly, but something is very different about Colcrys. I won't take it again for gout attacks."
For Gout, Acute "This is my second gout attack I have taken Colcrys with. First was my right wrist, and second my right toes. I have gotten along well with 0.6 mg taken once a day. The only side effect I have noticed was more solid stools. I noticed pain relief within the first day. I did take a pain pill as well with my toe flare-up, but swelling did start to go down after the first day on Colcrys. It works for me."
For Gout, Acute "I had a severe gout attack on my left wrist the pain was so bad I thought I was going to pass out. My Dr. prescribed Colcrys 0.6 mg 3 times a day. By the time I took the 2nd pill the swelling started to go down and I had enough mobility to perform my job, operating a train."
For Gout, Acute "My doctor put me on Indomethacin during a Gout attack. She said that taking Colcrys during a flare up can dislodge uric acid crystals from other parts of the body, which can end up in the affected area, making it worse. After 13 days I am on Colcrys. A little bit of upset stomach, but I will trade it for the pain any day. Manufacturer has printable coupons and voucher to help with the cost. Good luck."
For Gout, Acute "I get flare ups of gout, almost always in the largest toe joint sometimes often, and then not for months. But I ALWAYS have an 11 pill series of Colcrys with me. I don't travel ANYWHERE without it and my indomethicin. 4 pills the 1st day, then one a day for 7 days. The pain is better after the 1st pill, less the second day and usually I can put a shoe on, walk and drive on day 3. I suffered for years before I found out about colcrys, and spent many attacks in horrible pain, in the military, where all I could do was lace up my combat boots and soldier on. I tried the "home remedies" with NO relief."
For Gout, Acute "Gout is so painful. After first doses of Colcrys had immediate relief. I had fallen on my knee and was being treated for osteoarthritis with no relief. Went to arthritis doctor who told me it was gout in my knee. Went on Colcyrs and I can walk again."
For Gout, Acute "I get about 2-3 flare ups per year, always in the side of my big toe(s). Dr. prescribed Colcrys 0.6 mg - I honestly don't get any relief that I can tell from this medication. I take 1 every hour for a max of 3 pills over 3 hours ... Seems like the ONLY relief I can get is by flushing my body with tons of water - which can take 3-4 days."
For Gout, Acute "Have been on Uloric for 4 months. Getting flare ups in knee (which Doc says will go away in another month or so). Colcrys has terrible side effects but gets the job done on the pain immediately. Is a trade off I have to make for a while."
For Gout, Acute "After 60 days I saw ZERO improvement. My big right toe is as enlarged as ever. I am grateful, from what I read, that I never had any pain. For this price for a generic, no less., I have to seriously consider having my doctor move me on to another treatment."
For Gout, Acute "after two days of severe pain and visit to doctor, blood work and x-ray came up with problem. never had any type of gout/arthritis related problem before. crystals were found on my wrist. after two days of taking colcrys, Wrist is still stiff and hurting but pain is bearable."
For Gout, Acute "Reduced initial pain extremely fast. 3 days later, had mildly loose stools, slightly crampy stomach."
For Gout, Acute "Immediate relief. No upset stomach, no numbing of fingers, just sweet relief. I took .06 at onset and .06 eight hours later, pain gone in about 20 hours. "
For Gout, Acute "I have suffered with an acute gout attack for the first time and my doctor gave me Colcrys. I am nearly pain free in less than 24 hours. I wish I hadn't waited so long to go to the doctor."
For Gout, Acute "Colcrys, has helped my Gout, but it has also raised my ALT, AST. Plus, I am experiencing burning, itching, numbness in both of my hands. I see my Rheumatologist tomorrow."
For Gout, Acute "I get several gout attacks a year. Less side effects but also not as fast acting as Colchicine was. Taking more Colcry over several days to obtain relief then when I was taking Colchicine."
For Familial Mediterranean Fever "Pain and fatigue has been greatly reduced as compared to generic colchicine."
For Gout, Prophylaxis "Used early right after flare up, works pretty quickly"
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