What Is Colchicine?

Possible Side Effects

Colchicine appears to have many possible side effects. The most common ones may include pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. Patients may want to tell their doctor when they experience these effects even though they are common. Less common side effects seem to be fever, chills, headaches, and blood in the stool. Some patients may see blood in their urine as well. Their stool may look black or tarry due to the blood. Other patients may have trouble breathing when they are exercising if they take this medication.

Individuals taking this medication may experience skin peeling, redness, or hives. A burning sensation on their skin may occur as well. Other rare side effects seem to include a sore throat, sores in their mouth or on their lips, as well as numb fingers or toes. Patients appear to need emergency attention if their lips, tongue, or palms turn gray or pale. They may also need this attention for signs of an infection.

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