Colchicine

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Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout[1][2] and Behçet's disease.[3] In gout, it is less preferred to NSAIDs or steroids.[1] Other uses for colchicine include the management of pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever.[1][4] Colchicine is taken by mouth.[1] Colchicine has a narrow therapeutic index, so overdosing is a significant risk. Common side effects of colch...

FOR GOUT PAIN ## FDA grants URL Pharma monopoly on colchicine. Write your congressman if you take this medication. Your costs are going up from $.09 per pill to $4.85. Time to fight back ## Colchicine's medicinal use is in the treatment of gout and familial Mediterranean fever; it can also be used as initial treatment for pericarditis and preventing recurrences of the condition, despite dosing issues concerning its toxicity. Side-effects include gastrointestinal upset and neutropenia. High doses can also damage bone marrow and lead to anemia and also cause hair loss. All of these side-effects can result from hyperinhibition of mitosis. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Colchicine Details Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you d...

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What pain medication can I take with Colchicine? Colchicine is not reducing the plain of my gout, only the swelling! ## Hello, Tonypps! How are you? I didn't find any interactions listed between the Colchicine and any of the standard over the counter medications, including Aspirin, Acetaminophen and Naproxen. However, it's always best to double check with your doctor. As listed by the FDA these medications may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Drug Index

Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout[1][2] and Behçet's disease.[3] In gout, it is less preferred to NSAIDs or steroids.[1] Other uses for colchicine include the management of pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever.[1][4] Colchicine is taken by mouth.[1] Colchicine has a narrow therapeutic index, so overdosing is a significant risk. Common side effects of colch...

Have gout....Doctor wants me to take Colchicine 0.6 mg 2 times a day plus finish out a pack of Prednisone 10 mg with 6 pills left ## Hello, Joanne! How are you? The Prednisone may slightly reduce the efficacy of the Colchicine. But that's the only interaction I've found listed. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Colchicine as possibly including diarrhea, nausea, cramping and abdominal pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can I take both these medication for gout? Thank You! ## Hello, Bernard! How are you? You can, as long as they have both been prescribed for you and your doctor approves. The FDA classifies Oxycodone as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Colchicine may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness and neutropenia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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is hydrocodone in this medicacian - Probenecid 0.5mg and Colchicine 500mgs? Please help ## The medication which you are describing does not contain Hydrocodone - the combination of ingredients listed indicates that Probenecide and Colchicine are the only active ones. You should just double check the container to verify what the active ingredients are...

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I know the fruit and juice can cause problems but I'm curious about the essential oil. I use an all natural body cream that has grapefruit essential oil in it. Should I stop using it? ## Hello, Anissa! How are you? No, that shouldn't affect your medication. It is the way the grapefruit juice acts on various digestive enzymes and liver enzymes that causes reduced efficacy of some medications. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Colchicine as possibly including nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain and stomach cramping. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you for the prompt reply. Truly. It's appreciated.

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I've been diagnosed with gout, and my doctor has prescribed a treatment plan for me. I'm to take 0.6 mg of Colchicine twice daily, in addition to completing the remaining six pills from my 10 mg Prednisone pack. Can I take Colchicine and Prednisone together? ## Hello, Joanne! How are you? Yes, they can be taken together, with your doctor's approval. The only problem listed is that the Prednisone may slightly reduce the efficacy of the Colchicine. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne and weight changes. Ref: [1], [2] I hope this helps! ## I experienced a gout flare-up on Wednesday morning and began following the prescribed prednisone regimen immediately upon waking up. The dosage plan is to take three 20 mg pills for t...

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Colchicine

Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout[1][2] and Behçet's disease.[3] In gout, it is less preferred to NSAIDs or steroids.[1] Other uses for colchicine include the management of pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever.[1][4] Colchicine is taken by mouth.[1] Colchicine has a narrow therapeutic index, so overdosing is a significant risk. Common side effects of colch...

Colchicine

Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout[1][2] and Behçet's disease.[3] In gout, it is less preferred to NSAIDs or steroids.[1] Other uses for colchicine include the management of pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever.[1][4] Colchicine is taken by mouth.[1] Colchicine has a narrow therapeutic index, so overdosing is a significant risk. Common side effects of colch...

Colchicine

Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout[1][2] and Behçet's disease.[3] In gout, it is less preferred to NSAIDs or steroids.[1] Other uses for colchicine include the management of pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever.[1][4] Colchicine is taken by mouth.[1] Colchicine has a narrow therapeutic index, so overdosing is a significant risk. Common side effects of colch...

Colchicine

Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout[1][2] and Behçet's disease.[3] In gout, it is less preferred to NSAIDs or steroids.[1] Other uses for colchicine include the management of pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever.[1][4] Colchicine is taken by mouth.[1] Colchicine has a narrow therapeutic index, so overdosing is a significant risk. Common side effects of colch...

Colchicine + Probenecid

Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout[1][2] and Behçet's disease.[3] In gout, it is less preferred to NSAIDs or steroids.[1] Other uses for colchicine include the management of pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever.[1][4] Colchicine is taken by mouth.[1] Colchicine has a narrow therapeutic index, so overdosing is a significant risk. Common side effects of colch...

Colchicine + Probenecid

Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout[1][2] and Behçet's disease.[3] In gout, it is less preferred to NSAIDs or steroids.[1] Other uses for colchicine include the management of pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever.[1][4] Colchicine is taken by mouth.[1] Colchicine has a narrow therapeutic index, so overdosing is a significant risk. Common side effects of colch...

Colchicine + Probenecid

Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout[1][2] and Behçet's disease.[3] In gout, it is less preferred to NSAIDs or steroids.[1] Other uses for colchicine include the management of pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever.[1][4] Colchicine is taken by mouth.[1] Colchicine has a narrow therapeutic index, so overdosing is a significant risk. Common side effects of colch...

white oblong tablet ## The pill in description is Colchicine (0.5 mg) + Probenecid (500 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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pain medication ## Hello, Are you referring to Coltrazine or Colchicine perhaps? Based on my research It is a medication used to treat gout, a kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in blood and causes joint inflammation. It is not classified as a pain medication, but it is supposed to reduce pain by blocking inflammation caused by uric acid crystals. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Colchicine Details Please post back if this is indeed the medication you are referring to or if you'd like more information.

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small, thin, white, round, imprinted westward 201 on one side ## It is 0.6 mg Colchicine ## Can true colchecine be purchased in the U.S. any longer? I ordered from Canada and what I got is not colchecine. ## What Paul has stated is correct. This medication is most commonly used to treat gout. The FDA warns that it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, and fluid retention. Jim, it is only available here by prescription. Has it been prescribed for you?

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What is a white round pill imprinted with "west-ward 201"? Is it Colchicine 0.6mg? ## Yes, this is Colchicine 0.6mg, and is a medication used for joint pain from gout, and to prevent gout pain. It works as an anti-inflammatory medication. Side effects include muscle weakness, tingling in hands and feet, stomach cramping. NDC: 00143-1201 Manufacturer: West-Ward Pharma

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