Colcrys and Heart rate increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Heart rate increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Colcrys (colchicine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D3, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Heart rate increased 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 Heart rate increased?

Heart rate increased is found to be associated with 2,385 drugs and 3,212 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Heart rate increased.

On Jul, 09, 2026

4,414 people reported to have side effects when taking Colcrys.
Among them, 37 people (0.84%) have Heart rate increased.

Could Colcrys cause Heart rate increased?

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Colcrys when they have Heart rate increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Heart rate increased when taking Colcrys? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Heart rate increased when taking Colcrys? *

What are other drugs people take besides Colcrys? *

What are other side effects people have besides Heart rate increased? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 32.43%
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): 10 people, 27.03%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 24.32%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 16.22%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 13.51%
Cardioversion: 5 people, 13.51%
Acute Kidney Failure: 5 people, 13.51%
Weakness: 4 people, 10.81%
Oxygen Saturation Decreased: 4 people, 10.81%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 10.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes: 5 people, 13.51%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 5 people, 13.51%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 10.81%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 3 people, 8.11%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 8.11%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 8.11%
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): 2 people, 5.41%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 5.41%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 5.41%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 5.41%

* 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).

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