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A member asked:
What are known reactions to colchicine and/or allopurinol for gout?
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See below: Diarrhea, neuropathy, leukepenia, pancytopenia, nausea, cramping, fatigue, headache, etc.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Side effects.: Colchicine can cause diarrhea and Allopurinol if not started properly can trigger a gout attack. There is a rare allergic reaction to Allopurinol where one can have fevers, elevated liver enzymes, and rash.
Answered 1/24/2019
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Colchicine: Most common side effect is stomach upset and diaherra.
Answered 11/16/2018
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I take colchicine with allopurinol for 3 months. if no gout attack i'll reduce the colchicine but continously take allopurinol. do this regime is ok?
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For gout attack could i take : diclofenac 50mg , colchicine & allopurinol 100mg , all together ?
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