Reviewer: Swampfox, 65-74 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Comment:
I used to take the very expensive colchisin and a pain reliever when I had an attack -- usually a couple of times a year. My doctor later prescribed Alopurinol; I take it 3 to 4 times a week and haven't had an attack in over 5 years.

Comment:
I used to take the very expensive colchisin and a pain reliever when I had an attack -- usually a couple of times a year. My doctor later prescribed Alopurinol; I take it 3 to 4 times a week and haven't had an attack in over 5 years.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: Rick77, on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Comment:
Have been taking this medication for 10+ years with no noticable side effects. Uric acid levels were reduced (and have been maintained) at normal levels for several years now. I have not had a gout attack flare up for more than 2 years as well.

Comment:
Have been taking this medication for 10+ years with no noticable side effects. Uric acid levels were reduced (and have been maintained) at normal levels for several years now. I have not had a gout attack flare up for more than 2 years as well.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: LF47, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Comment:
Initial attacks of gout were severe in both knees, After cancer operation . Dr prescribed 100 mg Allopurinol once daily and colchyst 0.6 mg daily . Took this for 1 year, and very few gout attaches since, able to walk fairly well with moderate but tolerable pain in both knees. Only take colchyst now when having an attack . Recently have developed problem with dry skin and itching , possible a long ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
Initial attacks of gout were severe in both knees, After cancer operation . Dr prescribed 100 mg Allopurinol once daily and colchyst 0.6 mg daily . Took this for 1 year, and very few gout attaches since, able to walk fairly well with moderate but tolerable pain in both knees. Only take colchyst now when having an attack . Recently have developed problem with dry skin and itching , possible a long term use side effect , will be discussing stopping for a while to see if symptoms go away, be also fear having gout attacks return . No fun either way.. Other minor problems with allopurinol are always minor such as upset stomach, dirhrea , thirst , but worth not having the pain.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: ThomasK, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Comment:
Been taking this drug for 18 months now. Brilliant stuff. I have had two minor flareups which lasted a day. Probably due to an excess of shell fish and red wine. Otherwise this drug has been excellent. Everyone is different and allopurinol may not work for some. I am glad it exists

Comment:
Been taking this drug for 18 months now. Brilliant stuff. I have had two minor flareups which lasted a day. Probably due to an excess of shell fish and red wine. Otherwise this drug has been excellent. Everyone is different and allopurinol may not work for some. I am glad it exists
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: Fordor, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Comment:
A minor listed side effect that caused me huge problems was mental. This drug stopped my mental ability to multitask and to coordinate actions and thinking. This was extremely dangerous when trying to drive, walk, walk down steps, or think about more than one thing at a time. I stopped taking the drug after noticing these problems in about the third or fourth week and the problems cleared up in a ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
A minor listed side effect that caused me huge problems was mental. This drug stopped my mental ability to multitask and to coordinate actions and thinking. This was extremely dangerous when trying to drive, walk, walk down steps, or think about more than one thing at a time. I stopped taking the drug after noticing these problems in about the third or fourth week and the problems cleared up in a couple days.
Hide Full Comment