HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

No Relief With Pain On Intake Of Colcrys. Should I Take A Stronger Dose?

I took some colcrys a few minutes ago. The last time I took colcrys, it made me feel like I had the flu . I got weak, was nauseated, threw up, had diarrhea , and in general was sick for several days. The foot pain very gradually declined. Because of this experience, I was reluctant to take colcrys again. In the past, I had taken colchicine and besides an upset stomach , it took care of the pain and the attack was soon over. I was expecting the same with colcrys, but no. Even the directions were different for cochicine. With colchicine, I took 2 tablets and then an additional tablet every 1 to 2 hours until the pain stopped. With colcrys, the directions were 2 tablets per day and this just didn t seem to help the pain. Am I doing something wrong or do I need a stronger dose? Right now the pain is killing me.
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
The colchicine is a drug to control the acute attacks of the gout pain.
The drugs to treat the disease and keep the exacerbation attacks at bay are different and must be taken on regular basis.
The problem with the colchicine is that it is very poorly tolerated and can cause vomiting and diarrhea of considerable severity.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Chronic pain


Loading Online Doctors....
No Relief With Pain On Intake Of Colcrys. Should I Take A Stronger Dose?

Hi, Welcome to healthcare Magic! The colchicine is a drug to control the acute attacks of the gout pain. The drugs to treat the disease and keep the exacerbation attacks at bay are different and must be taken on regular basis. The problem with the colchicine is that it is very poorly tolerated and can cause vomiting and diarrhea of considerable severity. I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you. Take Care!