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A member asked:
Could one become toxic from taking 0.6 mg of colchicine twice daily 12 hrs apart.
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No: That dose is quite safe. One could have side-effects such as diarrhea but one would not become "toxic."
Answered 2/28/2016
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Possible: Colchicine’s primarily affects the stomach and gut - its effects are diarrhea, as well as nausea and vomiting. Your question is a good one; the recommended dose for gout prophylaxis is 0.6 mg twice daily 12 hours apart. Many different patients respond differently to colchicine - some are very sensitive and experience diarrhea after one or two doses, some can tolerate many.
Answered 3/1/2016
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