A member asked:

How common are neurological&permanent effects of colcrys? i have carditis &other inflammations,doc prescribed,but reading about side-effects, yikes..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Webber answered

Relatively rare: I've seen Colchicine used many many times since I've practiced medicine. I feel Neurologic side effects are quite uncommon. Where possible use it for shorter periods of time, with occasional holidays to be safe.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 7/11/2015

3.9k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

How common are neurological&permanent effects of colcrys? i have carditis &other inflammations,doc prescribed,but reading about side-effects, yikes..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Webber answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

In the early 2000's my personal physician prescribed some medication for my prostate inflammation. 15 pills on a blister pack, 5 doses. day,1 pill, day 2, 2. so on until 5 on day 5. does this sound familiar? my current Doc said he would look into it?

A member asked:

I've had vertigo with side eye movement only for weeks. Doc treated w levaquin (levofloxacin) and shot for inflammation. But i've had no relief. What could be wrong?

A member asked:

For how long do you usually prescribe an NSAID(such as etoricoxib 60 once daily ) and a low dose muscle relaxer (methocarbamol 380mg+acetaminophen 300) for back pain (inflammation)?Is 14 days a norm or is a month normal(my doc prescribed for 1month?

A member asked:

I had bacterial infection in right side of throat ..doctor gave bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) tab. After taking 2tbs my throat got inflammed hw to reduce inflammation doc?

A member asked:

I recently went to the doc cause i had side,back, and stomach pain so they told me it was inflammation. But now i have a sore throat earache dizziness and headaches?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Explain the condition called inflammation of the heart (carditis).?

Is carditis infection or inflammation of the heart?

Doc wants me on methotraxate 2.5 mg. MRI showed inflammation in wrist and tendon. All RA bloodwork came back neg. Problem started 7 yrs ago after falls. I never addressed pain until now. Very nervous about side effects. If RA neg, can this go away?

Read side effects of Meloxicam & did not take it, because I already have muscle spasms,HBP&heartburn, which are listed side effects, as well as stroke?! Pain,inflammation&stiffness in fingers is bad! Doc gave me DICLOFENAC SOD EC. Which one is safer?

I have mild PsA. my spine pains. Doc prescribed only acetaminophen for now when it pains only, it helps. But will it reduce inflammation in the body?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?