Colcrys for Familial Mediterranean Fever User Reviews

• FMF...
• April 14, 2019

"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."

• Anonymous
• March 20, 2012

"Pain and fatigue have been greatly reduced compared to generic colchicine."