Colchicine and Anorectal abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anorectal abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Colchicine (colchicine), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Abilify, and have Ulcerative colitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anorectal abscess when taking Colchicine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,541 people who have side effects when taking Colchicine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Colchicine?

Colchicine has active ingredients of colchicine. It is often used in gout. eHealthMe is studying from 21,826 Colchicine users. Check the latest studies of Colchicine.

What is Anorectal abscess?

Anorectal abscess is found to be associated with 645 drugs and 981 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anorectal abscess.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

21,541 people reported to have side effects when taking Colchicine.
Among them, 32 people (0.15%) have Anorectal abscess.

Could Colchicine cause Anorectal abscess?

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Colchicine when they have Anorectal abscess? *

What is the gender of people who have Anorectal abscess when taking Colchicine? *

female: 15 %
male: 85 %

What is the age of people who have Anorectal abscess when taking Colchicine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Colchicine? *

Abilify: 17 people, 53.12%
Prednisone: 14 people, 43.75%
Inflectra: 12 people, 37.50%
Concerta: 12 people, 37.50%
Hydrocortisone: 7 people, 21.88%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 6 people, 18.75%
Cetirizine Hydrochloride: 5 people, 15.62%
Metronidazole: 5 people, 15.62%
Sertraline: 5 people, 15.62%
Calcium Carbonate: 4 people, 12.50%

What are other side effects people have besides Anorectal abscess? *

Abscess Limb (limb infection): 18 people, 56.25%
Productive Cough: 18 people, 56.25%
Headache (pain in head): 18 people, 56.25%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 17 people, 53.12%
Rhinorrhea (watery mucus discharge from the nose): 17 people, 53.12%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 17 people, 53.12%
Abscess Oral (abscess in the mouth): 17 people, 53.12%
Back Pain: 17 people, 53.12%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 17 people, 53.12%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 17 people, 53.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 17 people, 53.12%
Disturbance In Attention: 11 people, 34.38%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 6 people, 18.75%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 5 people, 15.62%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 4 people, 12.50%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 9.38%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 2 people, 6.25%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 2 people, 6.25%
Arthritis Bacterial (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints due to bacterial infection): 2 people, 6.25%
Constipation: 2 people, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on colchicine (the active ingredients of Colchicine) and Colchicine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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