Febuxostat for Gout User Reviews (Page 2)

• J19...
• August 18, 2017

Febuxostat "I started on Uloric due to having an allergic reaction to allopurinol. Well, the 2nd day on it, I broke out in a small rash, not very noticeable, and the 3rd day I have a burning, painful rash all over my body! My face started swelling, and the slightest touch feels like someone is ripping my skin. I was told to stop immediately, and now it's the waiting game for the reaction to go away now :("

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2017

Febuxostat "I took Uloric for four months. It worked great for gout; however, I have experienced a rapid onset of hypertension and increased heart rate (+35%). I had no such problems prior to Uloric. I'd rather have gout. Caveat Emptor."

• Dal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2017

Febuxostat "Went on Uloric about 2 years ago, cleared gout up quickly, but after 6 months, quit due to cost. Have found that gout attacks are too much to handle, so have gone back on Uloric. But have found that in Mexico, you can buy the same drug for $30 per month. Thanks, US healthcare."

• OKI...
• December 3, 2018

Febuxostat "Started taking Uloric shortly after it came on the market. It was 10 or 12 years ago now. Initially, I suffered a major flare-up, of which I had been warned would probably occur by my physician. Once it cleared up, the gout affecting my fingers, hands, and feet totally subsided. I have suffered no noticeable side effects. I have noticed if I overindulge in some foods, I will feel a tingling in my left big toe. It's a warning to moderate or alter my diet or else. The medication was expensive when I began taking it and is to this day. I've been thinking their patent on it would expire during my lifetime, but it appears I'm wrong."

• Big...
• February 20, 2017

Febuxostat "Had gout flares on and off for 30 years. Usually, prednisone would clear it up. Tried allopurinol, but it made my legs and feet tingly. Tried Uloric, no flare-ups. Uric acid dropped to 1.9 on 80 mg. Dr. changed the dose to 40 mg, uric levels staying around 4. Only side effect I've noticed is a big increase in dreams. No nightmares or bad dreams, just a lot of regular dreams. Luckily, it's carried by the base pharmacy, so there is no cost."

• KSV...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2015

Febuxostat "Started taking 3 days ago. Pain left my fingers for the most part and went straight to my toe. Hurts big time. Taking a 40 dose daily. According to the Uloric web page, it may get worse at first... well... gout is much worse. Patiently waiting and praying. NO INSURANCE COVERAGE."

• Pin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 26, 2017

Febuxostat "I have been on 80 mg Uloric with colchicine for the last 18 months. I used to get attacks about once every 3 months, while only taking colchicine, now with Uloric I get attacks almost every month. It took about 6 months for my purine levels to fall to a normal range, but still attacks. I am saddened by the results. My doctor says to continue, and he expects it could be another year before I don't get attacks. I don't believe him and am seeking a second opinion. My attacks typically are in my feet and last 7 to 10 days. I presently have a rare attack in my knee, and I can hardly walk without severe pain. I have an insurance plan that basically covers this."

• Bik...
• October 26, 2019

Febuxostat "Been on Uloric for about 6 months. It dropped my level fast. But hey... what's sudden death from a heart attack as long as you die with low uric acid? Seriously, I'm asking my doc to change this med due to this risk."

• cai...
• November 22, 2017

Febuxostat "My uric acid was 8.6. After using Uloric, it went down to 2.9. I've had no attacks after I started taking Uloric. I stopped taking it, and the uric acid went up to 4.5, but the pain was still coming back, not exactly a gout attack, but I know the kind of pain in my joints, so I started to take it again. Now, after taking 80 mg regularly, I've got no pains or attacks. No side effects, good medicine, but the price is just too high."

• Get...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 28, 2017

Febuxostat "I have been on Uloric for the past 18 months. I have taken a pill every day (80 mg) with colchicine. Unfortunately, my attacks have become more frequent and more severe. My doctor keeps saying I will get better, but I am running out of patience and plan to go to a different doctor and possibly a different drug. I need an honest second opinion, it does not help that my rheumatologist is closing his practice due to an impending lawsuit."

• Jak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2018

Febuxostat "Severe gout attacks and then went on Uloric. Unfortunately, after 30 days of use, my labs came back with a high liver enzyme count, so I had to stop. But my uric acid went from 8.9 to 5.2, so I hope whatever my doctor prescribes will work as well."

• Kei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2021

"Had gout since I was 29 and have been able to manage through diet, steroid dose packs, steroid, and Tordol shots. I am now 43, and attacks have increased in severity and frequency, although attacks were about 4-5 times a year. I’ve been on Febuxostat for 4 months, and my life has been miserable. Attacks have been horrific! Even on good days, within the last 4 months, I can’t walk around the block. My uric acid level is down to 4.9 and has been for a couple of months, but life is miserable. How do I have any level of confidence that this is going to actually stop the flares? Really frustrated and could use some advice other than just keep taking it and hoping for the best."

• Ste...
• April 23, 2017

"I had gout for 20 years and was allergic to Allopurinol. Overall, my gout has been poorly managed. Last year, I had back-to-back debilitating attacks. Radically changed diet with zero effect over many months. Researched BP meds and was taken off Ramipril. Immediate reduction in flare-ups, but UA still 10 to 17. After going onto 80 mg Febuxostat, UA was 4.5 within 4 days. Took Colchicine during 4 months. As predicted, had flare-ups when starting as UA came out of joints, with the worst ever gout attack. Now all is fantastic and I have taken up exercise again. My arthritic knees even seem better. Don't know if this is coincidence. Fortunately, in the UK, this medicine is free on national health."

• Bri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 7, 2022

Febuxostat "I too had problems with allopurinol, to the point where the only thing that would relieve my gout attacks (and I was getting them in just about every joint of my body) was prednisone (not something I wanted to use long-term). My doctor switched me to Uloric, and I haven't had an attack in about three years (although I do get the odd twinge, which I treat with curcumin or IBP). The cost was high initially, but my doctor persisted in convincing Blue Cross to make an exception. They eventually did, reimbursing me for past expenses. There is now a generic form of Uloric, so Blue Cross has no problem. I'm not aware of any side effects."

• Mam...
• February 17, 2018

Febuxostat "I have been on Uloric for 7 months. I originally was on Colchicine, but my numbers kept increasing, so my renal doctor started me on Uloric. Everything went well till my primary doctor didn't fill my prescription for 5 days. I thought I would be fine, but instead, I went into a major flare-up. I won't be running out again! I pay $40 with Silver Script RX and B/C B/S."

• Mcg...
• November 19, 2016

Febuxostat "Initial use caused a flare-up. Regular use has been very effective at preventing flare-ups. Side effect for me is that although it doesn't seem to be the cause of rashes, it seems to exacerbate a reoccurring eczema-like skin condition on my hands. Stopped use of Uloric to see if the skin condition on hands would improve, and the eczema was less severe... but then I had a gout attack! No cost to me in Canada with a benefits plan."

• Meh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2015

"Had my first ever gout flare in 2009. Since then, had about 4 attacks till 2013, but uric acid was always more than 8; sometimes more than 10. In 2014, I got 2 flares in a year. That's when I started febuxostat. Worked like a charm! I'm taking 40 mg daily. Uric acid is maintained at 5.5 mg/dl since then. I was drinking water like crazy before to maintain uric acid - didn't help. Now, I'm careless about water intake, still uric acid levels are fine. My doctor is very data-driven, so we took baseline SGPT/SGOT (liver enzymes) tests before starting the medication. Measured uric acid and liver enzymes again after 1 month, and then after 3 months. No side effects on liver enzymes, but uric acid level went down drastically. So, I love it!"

• Qua...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 12, 2020

"Was put on febuxostat to avoid kidney stones caused by high levels of uric acid. After 2 months of taking one a day, my levels dropped a bit low. Now taking 2 a week and normal uric acid levels. Diet is helping also... Stay super hydrated does amazing things for your kidneys..."

• Ham...
• December 18, 2020

"From age 52, I began experiencing gout attacks in the big toe, then gradually the top of the foot. The only relief prescribed to me was colchicine and NSAIDs, but the attacks became more frequent over time. I then began to experience random swelling in my knees. None of the orthopedic surgeons or sports doctors thought gout was the cause of my knee issues. They were wrong, it was all about blood chemistry and not about worn cartilage. I found out when finally one GP took a sample of the fluid buildup and revealed a very high uric acid content in it. He was the only doctor I visited that suggested 40 mg a day Febuxostat to me. The attacks were more frequent initially, but I expected it, that is what happens. It did take around 9 months for the gout attacks and knee swelling to subside, but now I can actually sit down on a toilet seat without having to support myself with my arms to avoid pain. I've not had an attack now since, nor have I had any knee issues either."

• Soe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2020

"Being used febuxostat for 3 months and uric acid level down as quickly as never before... But... My liver enzymes (ALT) coming from 33 to 66 (1.5 times the upper boundary). Please revert yours (awaiting)."

• Fre...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 6, 2021

"This drug has been a life changer. The first four months were tough as my levels dropped and the tophi cleared. Now I have no signs of flares, and the drug has had positive effects on my kidney health as well as my general well-being."

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2021

"I have suffered from gout for 15 years, since I was 30. I took colchicine whenever I got gout attacks until I realized that I get too many attacks that were also harder. Two months ago, I started taking the febuxostat 40 mg, after one month, the uric acid level dropped from over 9 to 5.6. However, since then, I have attacks on my left foot. It is not the pain we are used to, however, it changes. Also, the location in the feet changes. Is it reasonable to have this attack for so long? I understood that when uric acid levels drop so fast, it can cause attacks. But I wonder if someone else also experienced it and could say that it is 'normal' and that the situation gets much better (no attacks), but more time is needed."

• NoG...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 10, 2021

"For all the people in the US complaining about pricing, order the drug in Mexico, the name is different: “Turazive,” but it is the same active component (febuxostat) and the same Japanese maker (Takeda Lab). Costs $30 USD per month supply, if you buy a 3-month supply, the 4th is free. Been taking this drug for 3 years with no flare-ups, UA levels normal... so happy!"

• Nic...
• July 25, 2017

"Been taking Febuxostat for 20 months or so. Prior to doing so, I had major agony gout attacks every two weeks. The first year, the tablets activated all the stored crystals, and I was in agony, but not as frequent...anyway, I stuck with it and have had 2 minor, not too painful attacks in the last 8 months...after 2 years, I should have cleared all the joints and won't have any further attacks. I'm running and in the gym for the first time in nearly 3 years, so I feel better all around. Stick with it, is my advice. The only downside has been a reduction in libido, but I'll take that over the agony of gout."

• Dee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 11, 2019

"I've been taking Uloric for about 6 years for chronic gout caused by elevated uric acid. It works well and has controlled my uric acid and eased the gouty toes. However, I am currently taking them every other day, with my fingers crossed, due to the exorbitant cost. My insurance won't cover it. I have tried to appeal their decision to no avail. The insurance company wants me to try that one, try another one, try a witch doctor (just kidding). I know what works, but I must jump through their hoops, and maybe they will consider it. It's about the money. The insurance companies want more of your money, I want to keep some of my money in case I need to buy food, gas for my car, pay a utility bill, or fix my leaky roof. My real doctor doesn't have office samples. Maybe I will look for a witch doctor."