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What are some adverse reactions to colchicine?

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Nausea and vomiting: Nausea, vomiting, and stomach irritation are some of the side effects for a short term dosage. Long term dosing may have the added side effect of liver damage. Your doctor will monitor you when on this med.

Answered 1/22/2014

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