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39 years
I have FMF from 12 years and i am taking colchicine from that time is this normal plz advice me. Thx
Apr 25, 2014

Dr. Salim Saab Otolaryngology (ENT)
colchicjne is alife long treatmentofPMF to prevent acute attacks
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Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
yes that is normal,it should be taken through out your life,the beneficial effect of the medicine is more than its side effects, Colchicine decreases attack frequency in FMF patients. The exact way in which colchicine suppresses attacks is unclear. While this agent is not without side effects (such as abdominal pain and muscle pains), it may markedly improve quality of life in patients. Development of amyloidosis(one complication of FMF) is delayed with colchicine treatment.
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