Colchicine and Hyperglycemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperglycemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Colchicine (colchicine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperglycemia 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 Hyperglycemia?

Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) is found to be associated with 1,655 drugs and 2,497 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperglycemia.

On Jul, 12, 2026

21,541 people reported to have side effects when taking Colchicine.
Among them, 72 people (0.33%) have Hyperglycemia.

Among these 72 people:

How long have people been on Colchicine when they have Hyperglycemia? *

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

female: 25 %
male: 75 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Colchicine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperglycemia? *

Hepatotoxicity (chemical-driven liver damage): 33 people, 45.83%
Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells): 32 people, 44.44%
Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 31 people, 43.06%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 29 people, 40.28%
Drug-Induced Liver Injury (diseases of the liver that are caused by physician-prescribed medications): 28 people, 38.89%
Neutrophilia: 27 people, 37.50%
Thrombocytosis: 27 people, 37.50%
Diarrhea: 24 people, 33.33%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 20 people, 27.78%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 10 people, 13.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 19.44%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 11 people, 15.28%
Blood Uric Acid Increased: 7 people, 9.72%
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (ulcerating condition of skin that results in heaped borders with a typical appearance): 5 people, 6.94%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 5 people, 6.94%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 5 people, 6.94%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 5 people, 6.94%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 5.56%
Cardiac Failure: 3 people, 4.17%
Diabetes: 3 people, 4.17%

* 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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