Colchicine and Trigger finger - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Trigger finger is reported as a side effect among people who take Colchicine (colchicine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Tylenol, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Trigger finger 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 Trigger finger?

Trigger finger is found to be associated with 543 drugs and 596 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Trigger finger.

On Jul, 20, 2026

21,541 people reported to have side effects when taking Colchicine.
Among them, 16 people (0.07%) have Trigger finger.

Among these 16 people:

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

female: 81.25 %
male: 18.75 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Colchicine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Trigger finger? *

Peripheral Swelling: 14 people, 87.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 14 people, 87.50%
Pain: 13 people, 81.25%
Hair Loss: 13 people, 81.25%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 13 people, 81.25%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 12 people, 75.00%
Back Pain: 12 people, 75.00%
Poor Quality Sleep: 12 people, 75.00%
Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection): 12 people, 75.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 12 people, 75.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 3 people, 18.75%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 12.50%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 6.25%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 6.25%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 6.25%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 1 person, 6.25%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 6.25%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 6.25%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 1 person, 6.25%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 1 person, 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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