colchicine
Brand names: colchicine
# Colchicine Overview Colchicine is a medicine used to treat gout and other painful conditions caused by inflammation in the body. When you have gout, crystals form in your joints and cause sudden, severe pain and swelling. Colchicine works by reducing this inflammation and helping your body feel better. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose for you based on your specific condition and health needs. It's very important to be careful when taking colchicine because it can interact dangerously with other medicines. Colchicine doesn't mix well with certain drugs, especially those that affect how your body processes medications—some combinations can even be life-threatening. Before you start taking colchicine, tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement, and vitamin you use. Never stop taking colchicine or change your dose without talking to your doctor first, and always follow the dosage instructions exactly as prescribed.
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Check Your Medications →Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DIARRHOEA2,691 reports
- OFF LABEL USE2,269 reports
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE2,212 reports
- NAUSEA1,949 reports
- FATIGUE1,748 reports
- DYSPNOEA1,468 reports
- ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY1,443 reports
- ARTHRALGIA1,431 reports
- HEADACHE1,325 reports
- GOUT1,275 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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