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Is Colchicine Safe To Take For Gout?

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Posted on Wed, 26 Oct 2016
Question: Husband is having a gout attack again and I'm WONDERING IF HE CAN TAKE COLCHINE MEDICATION. HE IS ON A ORAL CHEMO MEDICATION DAILY, HAS PRESSURE MEDICATION. mY HUSBAND IS BEING TREATED AT XXXXXXX FOR LIVER CANCER. From what I can make out reading some info, I believe he cannot take this medication.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Let him take indomethacin for the acute pains!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

He should take indomethacin for this acute phase. Colchicine is also goo but I will not want this given that he is on anticancer medications already. While on indomethacin, he should make sure to eat well as this drug can cause problems when taken on an empty stomach.

I wish him well. Keep me posted about his progress. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Is Colchicine Safe To Take For Gout?

Brief Answer: Let him take indomethacin for the acute pains! Detailed Answer: Hi, He should take indomethacin for this acute phase. Colchicine is also goo but I will not want this given that he is on anticancer medications already. While on indomethacin, he should make sure to eat well as this drug can cause problems when taken on an empty stomach. I wish him well. Keep me posted about his progress. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.