Probenecid colchicine
(probenecid / colchicine)
Treats gout.
Our bottom line
Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine) can be used to stop gout attacks but you shouldn't start it until after the gout attack is over.
- Drug class: Musculoskeletal
- Rx status:
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (probenecid / colchicine)
Upsides
- Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine) lessens the redness and swelling that occurs with gout.
- It lowers uric acid levels associated with gout.
- Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine) is available in generic.
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Downsides
- Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine) isn’t a first choice medicine to treat or prevent gout.
- It doesn't work well in people who are using aspirin, or have kidney problems.
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Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine) is a combination medicine. Probenecid causes more uric acid to leave the body in the urine, which causes lower uric acid in the body and prevents gout attacks. Colchicine stops acute gout attacks by reducing the redness and swelling.
- Drug class: Musculoskeletal
- Rx status:
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (probenecid / colchicine)
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What to expect when you take Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine) for Gout
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- Possible side effects
- Gout attacks
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
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Risks and Warnings for Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine) can cause kidney stones. Make sure to drink enough water while taking Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine). Let your doctor know if you start having back pain, belly pain, or blood in your urine, as these may be signs of a kidney stone.
Common concerns from people taking Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Take Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine) with food or antacids to minimize stomach side effects.
- Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine) can cause kidney stones. Make sure to drink enough water while taking Probenecid colchicine (probenecid / colchicine). Let your doctor know if you start having back pain, belly pain, or blood in your urine, as these may be signs of a kidney stone.