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Colchicine Side Effects Center

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

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Colchicine Side Effects Center

What Is Colchicine?

Colchicine (Brand: Colcrys) is an alkaloid used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares), and is also used to prevent attacks of pain in the abdomen, chest, or joints caused by a certain inherited disease (familial Mediterranean fever).

What Are Side Effects of Colchicine?

Common side effects of Colchicine include:

  • diarrhea,
  • nausea,
  • cramping,
  • abdominal pain, and