Colcrys and Cardiac arrest - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cardiac arrest is reported as a side effect among people who take Colcrys (colchicine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Lasix, and have Affective disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cardiac arrest when taking Colcrys. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,414 people who have side effects when taking Colcrys from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Colcrys?

Colcrys has active ingredients of colchicine. It is often used in gout. eHealthMe is studying from 4,546 Colcrys users. Check the latest studies of Colcrys.

What is Cardiac arrest?

Cardiac arrest is found to be associated with 2,225 drugs and 2,513 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cardiac arrest.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

4,414 people reported to have side effects when taking Colcrys.
Among them, 16 people (0.36%) have Cardiac arrest.

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Colcrys when they have Cardiac arrest? *

What is the gender of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Colcrys? *

female: 42.86 %
male: 57.14 %

What is the age of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Colcrys? *

What are other drugs people take besides Colcrys? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cardiac arrest? *

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, 31.25%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 18.75%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 3 people, 18.75%
Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart): 2 people, 12.50%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 12.50%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 12.50%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 12.50%
Ischaemic Cardiomyopathy (weakness in the muscle of the heart due to inadequate oxygen delivery to the myocardium with coronary artery disease): 2 people, 12.50%
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 2 people, 12.50%
Idiopathic Or Primary Livedo Reticularis (netlike pattern of reddish-blue skin discoloration, usually on the legs): 2 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 12.50%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 12.50%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 2 people, 12.50%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 12.50%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 12.50%
Hair Disorder: 2 people, 12.50%
Herpes Virus Infection: 2 people, 12.50%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 12.50%
Hypertriglyceridaemia (excess of triglycerides in the blood): 2 people, 12.50%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 2 people, 12.50%

* 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 Colcrys) and Colcrys (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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