Colchicine
Cross-source consensus on Colchicine from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
Uses
Dosage & preparation
Risks & contraindications
Evidence quality
Highlighted claims
- Colchicine is used to treat and prevent gout attacks and inflammatory conditions such as pericarditis. — 9 Prescription Meds that Could Kill You
- The FDA classifies colchicine as carrying significant toxicity. — 9 Prescription Meds that Could Kill You
- Death from colchicine can occur at doses as low as 35 milligrams, reachable through dosing errors or accidental overdose. — 9 Prescription Meds that Could Kill You
- The narrow margin between therapeutic and lethal doses makes colchicine one of the more dangerous drugs in routine outpatient use. — 9 Prescription Meds that Could Kill You