What is Colchicine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
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Colchicine is used for the treatment of acute gouty arthritis attacks and prevention of recurrences of such attacks
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How do members experience Colchicine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behcet's disease | 116 | 13 | |
| Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease) | 19 | 1 | |
| Pericarditis | 12 | 2 | |
| Familial mediterranean fever | 10 | 7 | |
| Mouth sores (ulcers) | 7 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 14 | |
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Stomach pain | 4 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Acne breakout | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 15 | |
| None | 25 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Jan 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for gout: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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