Although unapproved colchicine has been used for many years, FDA approved the first single-ingredient oral colchicine product, Colcrys, in July 2009 for the treatment of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and acute gout flares; in October 2009 Colcrys was approved for prophylaxis of gout flares (chronic gout). The approved prescribing information for Colcrys includes a new drug interaction warning, updated dosing recommendations and a medication guide. Pharmacists are reminded to dispense only FDA approved products. FDA Drug Info Rounds pharmacists discuss the differences between approved and unapproved colchicine products, concerns regarding unapproved single-ingredient oral colchicine, and how patients can offset the increased cost of Colcrys. For more information, please see our website: www.fda.gov

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There has been a report circulating the Internet called ?The Drug Companies Are Killing Us. ? You really need to look it up because it is essential reading, which it just may save your life. Why am I bringing this up? Because it is positively crucial that you go about your gout treatment WITHOUT taking harmful drugs. ? I will explain why and how you can achieve this. First off we will begin with the why. Drugs commonly used for the treatment of gout, such as corticosteroids have many extremely dangerous side effects. Eye damage, bone loss and death are some of the dangers from using corticosteroids. These drugs have been causing quite a commotion, and in spite of what doctors say, that it may take years for any damage to occur, these dangerous side effects can actually occur within weeks of first use. In a word, stay away from these drugs. Okay, so if we can?t take drugs, how do we treat our gout? Well, the first and simplest way is to change your life style. Poor diet and alcohol consumption?especially beer are may common contributors leading to gout. Alcohol is your biggest enemy and you need to avoid it like the plague. Cut down and try to avoid red meat, fish and any rich foods. These contain chemicals which increase the uric acid accumulation that is associated with gout. Secondly, you will need to make sure that you cut down other risk factors. Making sure that your weight is within acceptable levels for your height is mandatory. Most, if not all people who suffer from gout, are overweight, again leading back to the diet of rich food and red meat. Do not be worried about getting enough protein in your diet. You can always nuts, beans and supplements as a substitute for red meat if need be. Understanding the difference between a low fat diet and a low calorie diet, is extremely important. Since most low calorie diets actually raise the uric acid output, you should choose a low fat diet, which will help alleviate the symptoms of gout. In my signature, you?ll find a review of a great book that will help you battle your gout naturally?without drugs. I think you?ll find it an interesting and helpful read. You don?t have to continue to suffer with your gout?not anymore.

My boyfriend has gout (a type of arthritis that usually people get only) has no health insurance for the medicine you need and too expensive to buy ourselves. We are trying to find something not so expensive. Can anyone tell me what can help?

How do I prevent a painful gout while taking a gout-inducing drug called Ethambutol for TB? I’ve taken Ethambutol for 5 weeks now, and have this severe gout pain for 5 weeks straight. What medicines should I take as an alternative to fight TB without inducing uric acid that caused gout?