Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Stop taking this drug immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Diarrhea; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain
If any of these side effects continue for 3 hours or longer after you have stopped taking colchicine, check with your family doctor .
Always check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Rare
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; difficulty in breathing when exercising; fever with or without chills; headache; large, hive-like swellings on the face, eyelids, mouth, lips andtongue; pinpoint red spots on skin; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth; sore throat; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness
Signs and symptoms of overdose
Burning feeling in the stomach, throat, or skin; diarrhea - severe or bloody; nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting - severe Note:
These side effects are usually the first signs of an overdose of colchicine tablets. They are not likely to occur when too much colchicine has been given by injection. Other signs and symptoms that may occur after an overdose of either the tablets or the injection include bleeding; fast, shallow breathing; convulsions - seizures; fever; and very severe muscle weakness. An overdose of colchicine can cause damage to the blood, heart, intestines, kidneys, liver, lungs and muscles.
The following side effects may occur after an injection of colchicine. Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following occur at or near the place of injection:
Rare
Burning, ``crawling,'" or tingling feeling in the skin; pain; peeling of skin; redness; swelling; tenderness
Always check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Rare
Muscle weakness; numbness in fingers or toes - usually mild; skin rash or hives
Other side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. However, check with your family doctor if either of the following side effects continues or is bothersome:
Less common
Loss of appetite
With long-term use
Loss of hair
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.