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Reviewer: Karen, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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With this medication, I had explosive diarrhea approximately 15 hours after taking my first dose. I had a second episode about a half hour later. I was told I would possibly have diarrhea, but not to this extent. It was a good thing I was home and not out somewhere. I had to throw the clothes away that I was wearing.
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Reviewer: Dan NC, 55-64 Male (Patient)
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Within a week of starting this medicine I developed debilitating knee pain, which got worse the longer I took the colchicine. Within days of discontinuing the drug, knees were good as new. Cause and effect? Can't say. Will I take it again? No way!
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Reviewer: zthcustom, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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First let me say I am a 39 year old male who exercises and tryâ??s to stay as healthy as a happy person can. I am a carpenter and am on my feet all day long, relying on all my lower body muscles for balance and movement. I had my first gout attack five years ago. Attacks usually only lasting a couple of days and are manageable. I am going on a four week debilitating attack now. My podiatrist
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Reviewer: Getting better, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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My last gout attack of big toe was a year ago. Took this drug for a week, but it only kept me from feeling worse. Now on Indomethacin that provided relief within 6 hours. Swelling still needs to go down, but can at least get a sock on now. Only side effect was manageable diarrhea. My diet avoids the gouty foods.
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Reviewer: Pjay561, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I am a major Gout suffer because I have a horrible diet! this drug does not work for me at all!! and this is my second time trying it ! absolutely no side effects and Iâ??ve been taking it now for three days and feel exactly the same Indocine is the only stuff that works for me ! Donâ??t waste your time itâ??s only going to frustrate you taking this because it does not work
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