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Expensive Colcrys!! Is Allpurinol the only substitute?

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PseudoJimmy
PseudoJimmy

Hi,

I am a carcinoid tumor cancer patient, (ten years) on SSDI, so very low income. Does the drug maker of Colcrys helps pay with this medication? Without Extra Help, I will not be able to afford it any longer, which I will be in painful ankles.

I've been taking 0.6mg Colcrys for four years now, but reduced it from once a day, to every four days. This year with SSDI, I pay $1.15 now for a 30 day supply, but next year, 2016,same 30 day supply will cost me $135.00 per month!

That's the end of Colcrys for me!!!

Has anyone went from Colcrys to Allpurinol, without any drastic side effect issues?

Thank You!

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  • ChrisW
    ChrisW PseudoJimmy

    Posted

    Hi

    Aside from Allopurinol you could always try and get hold of Sulfinpyrazone or alternatively Febuxostat and failing that Benzbromarone

    However i don't know how much these treatments would cost as i live in the UK

    Hope this helps

    Thanks

     

  • keith48631
    keith48631 PseudoJimmy

    Posted

    Never heard of COLCRYS
    • ChrisW
      ChrisW keith48631

      Posted

      Looks like a renamed or branded Colchicine, which i thought could only be used in small doses over a long time because of the side effects
  • timothy12884
    timothy12884 PseudoJimmy

    Posted

    Sorry I don't have the exact answer you need. But I pray you find the answer. Mean while avoid all sweets - sugar, HFCS, candy, cakes, pies, and substitute all vegetables and fruits. Making a big differance for me. Lost 20 lbs. I really believe sugar is the main enemy. Best of luck for a full recovery. God Bless.
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