Colchicine was first described in the first century. Colchicum autumnale extract has been used for treating rheumatism for at least fifteen centuries before that.
But surprisingly there has been little research on looking at optimal dosing for treating acute gout. Some new research shows that lower doses than that currently given may be more effective at relieving pain along with a large reduction in side effects. But I will miss telling people to take it till they throw up or poop themselves!
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