Colchicine for Gout, Acute User Reviews

• kcj...
• April 17, 2014

Colchicine "I like to say Colcrys 0.6 is THE BEST. I got the prescription barely yesterday and just about 8 hrs later I was without pain on my ankles and my burning disappeared. I was able to sleep. After being unable to sleep for 3 consecutive days. Thanks to this wonderful medication, I was able to sleep last night and able to workout. As for side effects, only soft stools but nothing extreme. DEFINITELY, I RATHER DEAL WITH SOFT STOOL THAN DEALING WITH ALL THAT BURNING AND PAIN ON MY FEET! I truly regret not taking this medicine since 6 years ago. I just did not know I sadly have gout. GLADLY NOW I FOUND COLCRYS."

• Cad...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 13, 2019

"Been using colchicine now for 12 years. Only recently started having the stomach side effects. Works really quickly for me. 100% success. Always carry some with me, as soon as I start to get symptoms, I take a tablet. Think I prefer the need to go to the toilet far more than the pain from gout."

• Unc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2013

Colchicine "Urgent care doc gave me Colcrys and Voltaren for a flare-up in my knee. First flare ever in knee, wow, I thought it was bad in the foot, but it's nothing compared to the knee! The doctor gave me a 3-day supply, by the end of day 1 I was at least 75% better, by the end of day two no pain. This worked wonders for me, good luck to you."

• Bud...
• November 3, 2016

Colchicine "I have chronic gout and osteoarthritis, had it for 15 years and am going through a bad gout attack today. Right ankle joint feels like somebody busted an empty bottle and broken glass inside my cartilage. It is the most pain imaginable, not even 30 mg hydrocodone helps. This is my 40th or so attack in my life, lost count. Main cause for me was uric acid caused by drinking beer for many years, I never learned. Yeah, I took just about everything from several meds: indomethacin, diflunisal, allopurinol currently, and today Colcrys x3 pills, which will knock it out here in about a few hours. Drink plenty of water and yeah, diarrhea to flush out comes with it. I have cut out drinking for over 6 weeks and just one six-pack one day and bam!! Full-blown gout."

• Dan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 10, 2018

"Have had a few gout attacks usually a year apart but severe to the point of crippling pain and loss of work. To the point of no weight bearing and crutches on the affected ankle this time. Colchicine 0.6 mg two to start & 0.6 mg in four hours and 0.6 daily until pain gone. Works to 75% mobility and pain reduction in 12-24 hours every time. For me, this is a lifesaver. I don't view this as much as a drug as an herbal remedy. It's from a poison plant, the 'meadow saffron,' from what I understand. The colchicine acts as a blocker. You'll need another drug to break down the crystals that cause the gout from forming for daily maintenance to keep levels down and break up the crystals."

• Mar...
• January 18, 2020

"Have had gout before, first was worst, thought my foot was broken. Had odd flares since, but this last one was terrible, no sleep, etc., etc., still trying to go to work, ages to put a shoe in and cut the end out of a sock. Thought it was getting better, then day 5 got way worse, couldn’t bear it and NSAID not making any difference. Hospital at 10:45 PM and given this, within 12 hours relief & no side effects (taken with food and water). My only regret is I didn’t do something earlier. Fantastic for gout, so pleased I was prescribed it."

• Mik...
• July 31, 2017

"... but my side effects from colchicine were terrible - the doc had put me on 2 x 5 mg and then 5 mg every 6 hours. 24 hours later, I had spontaneous diarrhea and vomiting for 36 hours - unable to eat much and a terrible time. I wanted to warn everyone about the side effects. New research says the most effective and least toxic dose for colchicine is only 2 tablets and then 1 one hour after flare-ups."

• Jxn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2016

Colchicine "Had a bad flare-up of gout in my left foot. Dr. prescribed Colcrys, and after three days, I had no relief from the pain, swelling, or burning, but I did have terrible nausea and diarrhea. Doctor then switched me to Indomethacin, and within hours, the pain started to subside. Now, two days later, I'm about 80% back to normal."

• Sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2014

"I used to get gout in the past. Mainly in my big toe, occasionally severe - meaning I could not sleep or walk. Basically - when it was at its worst - it was a living hell. I was prescribed a preventative (probenecid?), along with pain meds. Then I was given colchicine. The way I was prescribed it was unusual - I was told to take a pill every hour until I became sick! Well, about 6 hours and six pills later - I slowly became ill, had the runs, was throwing up - felt like I had the flu. But, after all that nastiness passed, amazingly, the pain in my toe was gone! It seemed to have been flushed from my system. My toe was still red and itchy, but the pain was gone. It was amazing! Ultimately, the side effects were surely worth the relief!"

• Mcn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2014

Colchicine "This is my second gout attack I have taken Colcrys with. First was my right wrist, and second my right toes. I have gotten along well with 0.6 mg taken once a day. The only side effect I have noticed was more solid stools. I noticed pain relief within the first day. I did take a pain pill as well with my toe flare-up, but swelling did start to go down after the first day on Colcrys. It works for me."

• gyr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2012

Colchicine "This medication worked for my first acute gout flare, although I was prescribed a low dose of 0.3 twice a day because of its toxic property. Later I discovered 1.2 for the first dose, then 0.6 an hour later, then prophylactic use until the flare-up was under control. The side effects were mainly bowel-related. It was probably a good idea to start with a low dose, but I did not get relief until I had to start the dose over with 1.2, then 0.6."

• Lea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2024

"All I can say is WOW! I thought my ankle pain was due to sciatica. Had my annual checkup, and the blood work showed the high uric acid levels. My doctor told me I had gout. I thought that was something my long deceased aunt from the South made up. I never knew what it was! I've been taking the colchicine for 5 days, and this medication is a blessing! My Norco, which I still use for other pain issues, does absolutely nothing for gout. I've also adjusted my diet and am using a cleanse for the uric acid. The diarrhea just showed up today, but I can deal with this a lot better than the pain I experienced from the gout. I'm not a crier, but that pain had me shedding tears."

• Fin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2018

"Now I know all about “Gout Flares”! I have never experienced so much pain in my life!! The way I found out is my 3rd ER visit (since nothing they gave me was working). Finally, the Cigna ER doctor ordered blood work. Uric acid level was 9.3, then told me what I probably had. This drug is amazing! Big diet, lifestyle changes for me, I quit drinking about 20 years ago - ordered delivery and takeout all the time. Therefore, I’m overweight by 50 lbs. I’m glad I found this site, I hope we all feel better soon!!"

• KO1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2015

"I've had about 4 to 6 gout attacks over the past year, and I'm 31 years old. Overall healthy, just like to have way too much fun and eat real good too. That being said, the gout attack I'm suffering with now was a beast mode of an attack to my ankle, and it's lasted for nearly a week. At first, the doctor gave me prednisone (steroid pack), that did absolutely nothing to help. Got a shot of cortisone in my backside, which didn't help either, since the gout is in my ankle. (In the past, a direct cortisone shot to the affected area would do wonders!) So, I call the doctor's office after my pain has not gone down, and if anything, it's gone up! The doctor gives me Colcrys...says...'SD affect diarrhea' not on 1st day/2nd day for me...but it's a miracle medicine, pain-free."

• Dan...
• December 21, 2011

Colchicine "I have had 2 gout attacks in the last 3 months. For my most recent attack (and the worst I've ever had), I got virtually no relief from using Colcrys. I took the first 2 days of pills, but no improvement. I switched to Indocin and have had about 50% relief overnight and getting better still. The original colchicine was good and acted quickly, but something is very different about Colcrys. I won't take it again for gout attacks."

• moz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2015

Colchicine "I had a severe gout attack on my left wrist, the pain was so bad I thought I was going to pass out. My Dr. prescribed Colcrys 0.6 mg 3 times a day. By the time I took the 2nd pill, the swelling started to go down, and I had enough mobility to perform my job, operating a train."

• jay...
• January 17, 2016

"Had this for ten years. I know ... but as a kid, I'm finding out why my toe hurt for a week or so ... bad for the last ten years ... so colchicine, allopurinol, and and and and and ... well, I am now on natural ... Devil's Claw ... and Flax Oil ... and Bitter Melon ... Yes, it costs about 33 dollars, but better than 300 for a month of colchicine."

• JD ...
• September 11, 2017

Colchicine "I get flare-ups of gout, almost always in the largest toe joint sometimes often, and then not for months. But I ALWAYS have an 11-pill series of Colcrys with me. I don't travel ANYWHERE without it and my indomethacin. 4 pills the 1st day, then one a day for 7 days. The pain is better after the 1st pill, less the second day, and usually I can put a shoe on, walk, and drive on day 3. I suffered for years before I found out about Colcrys and spent many attacks in horrible pain in the military, where all I could do was lace up my combat boots and soldier on. I tried the 'home remedies' with NO relief."

• ros...
• September 8, 2012

Colchicine "My doctor put me on indomethacin during a gout attack. She said that taking Colcrys during a flare-up can dislodge uric acid crystals from other parts of the body, which can end up in the affected area, making it worse. After 13 days, I am on Colcrys. A little bit of an upset stomach, but I will trade it for the pain any day. The manufacturer has printable coupons and vouchers to help with the cost. Good luck."

• gre...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 2, 2024

"When used at the first sign of symptoms, colchicine works well for acute gout flares. Take 2 tablets initially, then 1 tablet per hour until symptoms are relieved or until nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea occurs. This drug is not usually covered by insurance. Colchicine is available as Colcrys and possibly other brand names."

• Gut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2017

"Doc loaded me up heavy on day one. The morning of day 2 I can walk again without wishing death upon all of humanity. I'm taking a sustained dose now of twice a day. I've been dealing with shoot-through-a-screen-door green apple diarrhea, but the pain is going. Gonna stay hydrated. Feel night-and-day better. Tried cherries, apple cider vinegar, and NSAIDs leading up to this one. First time using colchicine. Does the job and quickly."

• Jos...
• November 14, 2018

"It should be sold as a colon cleanser. I am on the toilet at work right now and will be in here about 15 times today. You get watery runs for about 18 hours after taking colchicine, and it lasts all day."

• ape...
• November 13, 2011

Colchicine "Gout is so painful. After first doses of Colcrys, I had immediate relief. I had fallen on my knee and was being treated for osteoarthritis with no relief. Went to the arthritis doctor who told me it was gout in my knee. Went on Colcrys, and I can walk again."

• der...
• February 26, 2015

"Doc gave me an Rx for 0.6 mg 2 x daily. To start, I took 2 pills and then 1 more after an hour the first day, then just 2 pills daily for the next few days until pain and inflammation are gone. This was also Rx'ed with indomethacin - 50 mg 3 x daily (along with a drug to coat the stomach 1 x daily). I would say my pain after only a few hours subsided from an 8 to a 4, and the next morning was at a 2. That is where I am right now. I will try an update in a few days..."

• Pat...
• August 23, 2016

"This only works at the onset of an attack. I used it on my third attack, when I felt the tingle in my big toe. I took 2 immediately and 4 more for every hour after. It controlled it overnight and I am almost pain-free the next day. What causes the pain is the crystals; so colchicine is not a pain reliever. What it does is reduce the amount of white blood cells attacking the site, thus lowering the swelling and associated pain from it. Used in conjunction with Naproxen, I avoided my 3rd attack."