Colchisine

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 Colchicine? Colchisine is a common misspelling of colchicine.
 
Colchicine is a medication commonly used to treat gout attacks and prevent gout flare-ups. Because it is an older product, most forms of the medicine are not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is thought that this prescription drug works by inhibiting certain inflammatory cells within the body. Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD