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In taking colchicine for gout, does it work immediately or will it take a few days to help? thanks
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It usually takes a : couple of days to take full effect
Answered 10/3/2016
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Immediately: One way to diagnose gout is to try colchicine. If You're better in 24 hrs, it's usually gout. If not, then gout is not the likely diagnosis.
Answered 10/18/2016
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