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Are there any side effects for taking colchicine long term?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Long-term Colchicine use can lead to liver/kidney toxicity, bone marrow suppression w/ decreased wbcs/thrombocytes/granulo-cytopenia; aplastic anemia; muscle damage; nerve damage, & more. Discuss with your fp/rheumatologist what other options are available to prevent these complications.

Answered 6/24/2014

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