Common Questions about Febuxostat (Uloric)

Which is better: allopurinol vs febuxostat?

Allopurinol is the first-choice drug for the prevention of gout flares. Febuxostat is a second-choice drug that is used in people who cannot take allopurinol or do not respond to it.

Is febuxostat safe for the kidneys?

Febuxostat is safe for the kidneys. You may be able to take febuxostat if you cannot take allopurinol due to an increased risk of kidney problems.

Can febuxostat treat a gout attack?

No, febuxostat does not treat a gout attack once it has started. This medication can only prevent gout flares in the future.

How quickly does febuxostat start working?

It can take a few months for you to get the full benefits of febuxostat. In fact, you may experience more gout flares when you first start treatment with this drug.

Is febuxostat a steroid?

No, febuxostat is not a steroid. It is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. Febuxostat prevents gout attacks by lowering serum uric acid levels. Steroids such as prednisone may be prescribed during acute gout flares to reduce pain and inflammation.

What is the price of febuxostat without insurance?

Without insurance, febuxostat can be as high as $1,113.49, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $48.98 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of febuxostat with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on febuxostat—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for febuxostat. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.