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Reviewer: Female (Patient)
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I previously was on Allopurinol then Colchacine with bad side effects to both. Started Uloric almost a month ago and still having out flair plus to make bad matters even worse my hair is falling out!!!! I will be coming off this drug soon.
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Reviewer: Goutless, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Uloric is a miracle drug for me. I have a number of serious health problems, but no more gout. Nice to walk again. Uric acid is under control. Takes a while to kick in, but regular use after system clears has stopped gout attacks.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I'm 40 now and had gout since 28 with gout flars two to three times a year; bad ones. Doc Started me on Allupurinol and I was in the most insane pain for 6 months and felt so tired all the time; hurt all over especially at night when sleeping. Switched to Uloric "Very exspensive" and started feeling better after three months on 40mg. I've been on it now going on three months; ver
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Reviewer: Annie, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Before this medication, I was having severe attacks of gout in my feet about every three weeks. Since beginning Uloric,I have had virtually no symptoms. It is so wonderful to be free of such torturous pain.
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Reviewer: jane, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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It is very expensive for it not to work for me. I am on 2 types of insulin and the cost of all three throw me into the "donut hole" by the end of May. My last blood work showed my Uric Acid up to 10. Basically I am better off not taking this drug. zu5wlx
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