How should I take colchicine (Colcrys)?
If your doctor has prescribed the Colcrys brand of colchicine, do not use any other type or brand of the medication. Colcrys is the only brand of colchicine that has been approved by the FDA. If you use a generic brand of colchicine, you may be using an unapproved dose of this medication, which could be dangerous. Do not purchase colchicine on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. Using this medication improperly or without the advice of a doctor can result in serious side effects or death. Take colchicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Colchicine can be taken with or without food. Your dose will depend on the reason you are taking this medication. Colchicine doses for gout and Mediterranean fever are different. To treat a gout attack, for best results take colchicine at the first sign of the attack. The longer you wait to start taking the medic
If your doctor has prescribed the Colcrys brand of colchicine, do not use any other type or brand of the medication. Colcrys is the only brand of colchicine that has been approved by the FDA. If you use a generic brand of colchicine, you may be using an unapproved dose of this medication, which could be dangerous. Do not purchase colchicine on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. Using this medication improperly or without the advice of a doctor can result in serious side effects or death. Take colchicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Colchicine can be taken with or without food. Your dose will depend on the reason you are taking this medication. Colchicine doses for gout and Mediterranean fever are different. To treat a gout attack, for best results take colchicine at the first sign of the attack. The longer you wait to start taking the medic
