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Colchicine for Gout, Prophylaxis User Reviews

Brand names: Colcrys, Mitigare, Colcigel Gel, Lodoco, Gloperba

Rating: 6.7

Colchicine has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews for the treatment of gout, prophylaxis. 57% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.

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  • nig...
  • March 5, 2013

"Had 2 bouts in left big toe. Second one was so bad couldn't use the clutch in the car or change gears on the bike. On a bad day, I considered a chisel and mallet, but about a week after starting colchicine, I woke to find pain reduced by 50%, and within about 3 weeks, 95%, so well pleased and no apparent symptoms."

7 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 16, 2021

"Don't bother. I took colchicine for a few days, and all I got was a gut ache, diarrhea, and it comes with a risk of your hair thinning, and at my age, it would probably stay like that. Gout is no better, so I am getting these changed to another medication, but there is virtually no choice. You either take prednisone steroids, which makes you fat and depressed, or you take NSAIDs unless they give you prescription strength, you can buy them yourself over the counter. So I believe you are on your own with gout."

1 / 10
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  • WJR...
  • June 16, 2015

Colchicine "Used early, right after flare-up, works pretty quickly."

9 / 10
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  • dja...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 26, 2019

"It worked fast. Just started today and see a lot of pain gone. Problem is my insurance won't cover it, and it costs $225.00 for 30 pills."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 15, 2011

"This is a great drug for gout flare-ups. The problem is that the cost went from 5 cents per pill to $5.50 per pill."

10 / 10
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  • Sgt...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 22, 2019

Colchicine "Took 1 capsule and became dizzy to the point of incapacitated movement. Took 3 days to wash out of my system. Not a good medicine! Immediately stop treatment with this med."

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  • Foo...
  • September 28, 2008

"Unusual medication, but works fast and effectively, totally removing gout symptoms."

9 / 10
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