HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Adverse Effects Of Colchicine?

I have had a colon recection from diverticulitis possibly from taking celebrex. I have also had stevens-johnson syndrim and kidney disease, rated at 50%. will this new medicine Colchicine, do the same or cause or additional problems. Should I be taking this new medicine?
Mon, 19 Feb 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi & Welcome.
Incomplete data like age, sex, purpose of taking Colchicine not mentioned.

Used basically in the treatment of acute gout and Familial Mediterranean fever, the most common side effects of Colchicine include diarrhea, vomiting abdominal pain, alopecia and decrease white blood cells.

Since you seem to be having kidney disease the dose of Colchicine should be adjusted according to the creatinine clearance.

You may take this medication depending upon the indication as prescribed by your doctor.

Best wishes.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Adverse Effects Of Colchicine?

Hi & Welcome. Incomplete data like age, sex, purpose of taking Colchicine not mentioned. Used basically in the treatment of acute gout and Familial Mediterranean fever, the most common side effects of Colchicine include diarrhea, vomiting abdominal pain, alopecia and decrease white blood cells. Since you seem to be having kidney disease the dose of Colchicine should be adjusted according to the creatinine clearance. You may take this medication depending upon the indication as prescribed by your doctor. Best wishes.