Colchicine (Colcrys) online prescription for gout

Colcrys is a brand name of colchicine, which is considered an antigout agent and helps reduce inflammation caused by too much uric acid in joints or by reducing specific inflammatory responses in other conditions When it comes to managing gout, the primary purpose of the medicine is to reduce the severity and length of acute gout flares. Colcrys also serves as a type of pain medication, as it often helps reduce pain and swelling that affects the joints. Like any antigout agent, this medication can only be used for gout flare-ups. It is most often used to treat acute gout flares, but may also be used in less common inflammatory conditions including pericarditis, Behcet Syndrome, Sweet Syndrome and Familial Mediterranean Fever.

Colcrys (colchicine) are available only by prescription. It is available in a generic formulation (colchicine) and under different brand names, including Colcrys, Gloperba, Lodoco, and Mitigare.

Colchicine may be prescribed as a capsule, tablet, or liquid. Different formulations may have different dosages and different FDA-approved uses, so speak with your doctor to determine which is right for you. It’s always important to follow the specific instructions on your prescription, as they can vary based on the formulation and dosage you are prescribed.

If you are prescribed Colcrys, follow your doctor's directions carefully. It can effectively reduce the length and severity of gout attacks if you take it once you notice symptoms of an acute gout flare. It will help treat pain in cases with too many uric acid levels in your joints. Taking the medication more than 24 hours into an attack may not work as well at reducing the severity of the gout flare-up.

Patients also need to ensure they understand the drug interactions colchicine can cause. These drug interactions can sometimes lead to serious side effects or complications. Furthermore, it can cause kidney damage if taken in too high of a dose or if somebody already has poor kidney function.

Colcrys can cause interactions with certain drugs. Don’t change what you take without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. That includes other medications or supplements, as well as over-the-counter drugs. 

It is important to tell your doctor about any other drugs you use before they prescribe you Colcrys. Drugs like diltiazem, antifungals, HIV medications, verapamil, and several others can affect how colchicine is removed from your body. This increases the risk of the more serious side effects. The combination of Colcrys with certain drugs could also lead to a risk of kidney or liver impairment.

It is recommended to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Colcrys. It is possible for alcohol to affect uric acid levels in your body. This could increase the risk of gout flares. In turn, you are more likely to experience a gout attack. This also makes it harder for Colcrys to treat pain related to your gout flares.

You may be advised to avoid grapefruit juice too close to your Colcrys treatment. If you have grapefruit juice with your colchicine dose, then the drug may not work as effectively at reducing symptoms of your gout attack. You can still have grapefruit juice, but timing is an important factor here.