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How do doctors administer colchicine?

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By mouth: I am not sure what you mean. Colchicine is a pill. The IV form i believe was removed from the market.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Can i lower my elevated uric acid with gout diet? My doctor only prescribe colchicine 3x a week with no allopurinol or febuxostat.

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Today is 3rd day after Gout attack (big toe of right foot) and 2nd day of Colchicine 0.6 mg 1 tablet/day.Pain is mostly under control but swelling has increased and spread to surrounding area.Should I visit doctor again? How long can it take to heal?

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I had gout attack on my right foot about a week ago and the doctor prescribed me prednisone 4mg and the gout was gone a way. Two day ago, the gout was pop up on my right knee. How long can I take Colchicine 0.6 mg and Allopurinol 100mg together?

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Will colchicine alone take care of a small pericardial effusion my doctor said I don't need ibuprofen but last time I have effusion I took both??

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I have taken colchicine for 2 months and have bloating stomach have gained 6 pounds. I am 80 years old, 4'11 & normally weigh 110-112. The doctor is treating me for chrystal arthritis every joint in my body. I s there a better solution?

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