Febuxostat and Rash: What Users Say

• dee...
• August 19, 2009

For Gout "I started taking Uloric 5 weeks ago. It seems to be working alright. I have tried several medicines for this ailment: allopurinol, colchicine, steroids, Vicodin. It took me a week to get off those, had bad reactions on allopurinol i.e. rashes, swelling of the stomach, and lips. Colchicine caused diarrhea so bad I couldn't work. Anyway, Uloric has been pretty effective so far. I have also tried apple cider vinegar, baking soda, and herbal remedies, none as effective as Uloric. The only drawback is I don't have insurance, and Uloric is $200.00 for a 30-day supply."

• hjr...
• October 24, 2009

For Gout "I started using Uloric (40 mg) on 8/18/09. My uric acid was 12.8. Blood work done on 10/19 showed it was down to 6.9! However, I developed a rash on one side of my face; I am cutting back to 40 mg every other day and using an ointment to see if the rash improves. I couldn't tolerate any of the other medicines available for gout."

• J19...
• August 18, 2017

For Gout "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 :("

• J19...
• August 18, 2017

For Gout "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 :("

• Mcg...
• November 19, 2016

For Gout "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."