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Colchicine

Colchicine

Generic for Colcrys

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Most insurance accepted

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Available nationwide

What is colchicine?

Colchicine is a prescription medication used to treat and prevent gout flares, and to treat pericarditis (inflammation around the heart). During a gout attack, uric acid crystals deposit in joints, triggering an intense inflammatory response. Colchicine works by interfering with the cellular mechanism that initiates and amplifies this inflammatory cascade—not by lowering uric acid levels, but by reducing how aggressively the immune system responds to the crystals. It's taken at the first sign of a flare for acute treatment, or at low daily doses to prevent recurring attacks.

Neutrophil disruption

Interferes with microtubule formation in neutrophils — the white blood cells that rush to joints in response to uric acid crystals — preventing them from activating and amplifying the inflammatory response.

Rapid flare intervention

Helps most when taken at the very first sign of a gout attack. Early dosing can dramatically reduce the severity and duration of the flare before full inflammation sets in.

Prevention at low doses

Taken daily at a low dose between flares, colchicine significantly reduces the frequency of gout attacks — without directly altering uric acid levels or requiring the same doses used for acute treatment.

Virtual visit with clinician

Ongoing support, always available.

Your care doesn’t end after your visit. Message your care team anytime to discuss side effects, ask questions about your medication, or request a refill.

We stay proactive so your care stays steady — adjusting your plan as needed and keeping you informed every step of the way.

What our customers have to say

Everything is upfront

Everything is upfront and exactly what they state. No hidden costs or fees. Great experience!

Leslie

5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

I felt heard and they followed through

I felt heard and they followed through until my prior authorization was approved after it was denied. They maintained communication with me until I received my medication.

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5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

Got refills quickly and affordably

I needed medication refills, and they were able to fill them quickly and affordably.

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Quick and easy from booking to Zoom

Everything was quick and easy from booking the blood work to our Zoom appointment. The doctor was pleasant and attentive.

Judy S

5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

Listened and responded right away

The physician I was paired with listened to all of my concerns and responded right away. She was thorough, and I received my medication within hours.

Camille

5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

Prescription confirmed within 45 minutes

I’d run out of a medication while I was in the process of changing doctors. I provided some information, and my prescription was done and confirmed within 45 minutes.

Mark

5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

Thorough history check and a prompt prior authorization

They were very thorough in checking my medical history for any possible problems with the new medication, and very prompt in handling the prior authorization with the pharmacy and the insurance carrier.

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