BBC doctor's verdict on colchicine amid claims it could lower risk of heart attack and stroke View Image

One medicine commonly used to treat gout could in fact lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in some people. Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory that can help reduce inflammation in the body and treat pain.

It is commonly used for those suffering from gout as it can reduce the inflammation resulting from crystals of uric acid that typically build up in the joints of people who have the condition. Typically, the medicine comes in the form of tablets and may be taken over a long period of time depending on a person's condition.

While the medicine is effective at easing pain for those living with gout, it may also be effective at reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Appear

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