Question 1

for treatment of sudden gout attack (podagra) with sever pain, can 250mg naproxen, 30mg codeine, and 0.5mg colchicine be combined for a healthy person?

Accepted Answer

Yes, should be safe: But all of these drugs have GI side effects, so don't be surprised if you get nausea, upset stomach, constipation, or diarrhea, especially if you use them for more than a few days.

Question 2

which is more affective pain management of a gouty foot flare-up, naproxen or celebrex (celecoxib)? (along with colchicine) allipurinol already prescribed.

Accepted Answer

Probably naproxen: Naproxen has been used for many years to treat acute episodes of gout-colcichine has been used longer but has more side effects if pushed.Celebrex (celecoxib) is an N SAID too but used more for having less gastrointestinal side effects. So the person who knows best with your history is the prescribing. Doctor.

Question 3

started taking colchicine on tuesday. my foot is still swollen, sore,stiff and painful. ive also been taking aleve and motrin. what next??

Accepted Answer

Gout?: It may not be a gout attack? Did you only take one dose? If it is gout, you may benefit from prednisone if the colchicine did not work. I suggest you see your provider again.

Question 4

please describe the medication: colchicine?

Accepted Answer

Gout rx: Colchicine is used to treat several inflammatory conditions. It is  known best as a treatment for acute gout and prophylaxis for gout attacks. It is also used to treat less common conditions such as familial mediterranean fever, skin vasculitis, and chronic pericarditis.

Question 5

is colchicine recommended for treating gout?

Accepted Answer

Yes......: However there are other medicines that may be better.  Treatment of an acute gouty flare is different that that for prevention of these.  See your primary care doctor to see what medicine or combinations of medicine is best for you.

Question 6

what are the effects of colchicine treatment?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most common are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Long list of rare. Get immediate attention if gastrointestinal bleeding, severe diarrhea, muscle weakness or difficult breathing all which are rare.

Question 7

what is naproxen use for?

Accepted Answer

Pain/swelling: It is a non- steroidal antiinflammatory mediciation: use with caution.

Question 8

how effective is naproxen?

Accepted Answer

As good as any: There are at least a dozen antiinflammatory meds on the market.  Naproxen is effective but not for everyone.  The reason there are so many medications is because not one is uniquely superior to the others.  One person will "swear" by Naproxen while another says it "does nothing for me".

Question 9

what is anaprox (naproxen) for?

Accepted Answer

NSAID (Aleve): Naproxen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headaches, muscle aches, tendonitis, dental pain.

Question 10

please describe the medication: naproxen?

Accepted Answer

NSAID: Naproxen is one medicine of a group of medicines known as nsaids which means non steroidal anti inflammatory medicine.  It is used for inflammation pain such as arthritis or acute injury.  Other examples include advil or ibuprofen, voltaren or diclofenac.

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For treatment of sudden gout attack (podagra) with sever pain, can 250mg naproxen, 30mg codeine, and 0.5mg colchicine be combined for a healthy person?

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Which is more affective pain management of a gouty foot flare-up, naproxen or celebrex (celecoxib)? (along with colchicine) allipurinol already prescribed.

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Started taking colchicine on tuesday. my foot is still swollen, sore,stiff and painful. ive also been taking aleve and motrin. what next??

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Is colchicine recommended for treating gout?

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What is naproxen use for?

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