Uloric for Gout User Reviews (Page 2)

• J19...
• August 18, 2017

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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."

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

"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

"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

"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."

• Pin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2021

"Initially, my doctor prescribed Uloric, my gout never got better. In fact, it got worse. My doctor insisted that the medicine would eventually work. After one year of severe gout and attacks every two weeks, a different doctor put me on Allopurinol, 400 mg per day, that finally was the answer to my gout problems. Things have been very good for three years now, had only one attack, and that is when my doctor went from 300 mg to 400 mg."

• Dee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 25, 2025

"Took allopurinol for an hour initially, along with prednisone in the beginning to ward off the initial flare-up, but I started hurting all over. Then the task started, and the doctor took me off it immediately. Next, I went on Uloric (febuxostat) 40 mg, but had bad pain. The doctor said to stay on it a bit longer to see if my body adapted. Pain got worse. Then I read you shouldn't take Uloric while taking the statin, rosuvastatin (Crestor). Told the doctor, and I wasn't going to take anything. So I stayed off it for a while because I had some functions to go to but just took prednisone. Got a couple of bad flare-ups. Finally, we're to Dr. and he put me on a half dose (20 mg febuxostat and changed the statin to atorvastatin). Worked fine but raised my liver enzymes way up. Remembered that was why I switched to Crestor years ago. Didn't realize atorvastatin was Lipitor. So where I'm at now is talking 20 mg atorvastatin and 20 mg febuxostat. No flare-ups, and will have another blood test."

• gou...
• October 2, 2011

"I have found Uloric (80 mg) to be slightly less effective in controlling my gout symptoms than Allopurinol (300 mg), and it is more expensive, but it is good to have it as another alternative."

• mot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2015

"Still have short flare-ups of gout, but less painful, and pain only lasts a few hours."

• Dav...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 8, 2018

"Been on this for 8 years in the UK - only £8/month NHS, which is amazing compared to USA costs. Very, very effective, smooth drug, no gout attacks since starting. I split an 80 mg pill in 3."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 25, 2018

"I have been on Uloric for 7 years. After starting Uloric, I have not had one gout issue. Not one. It has lowered my acid levels. I have no side effects. Would recommend if you suffer from gout."

• Joh...
• October 14, 2015

"Yellowing of skin, hair loss, severe hives."

• Anonymous
• July 7, 2016

"Overpriced medications. Probably government-sponsored at taxpayers' expense and then billed for profit. Should be 5 bucks for 30 days."