Colcrys and High blood cholesterol - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

High blood cholesterol is reported as a side effect among people who take Colcrys (colchicine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Aspirin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have High blood cholesterol 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 High blood cholesterol?

High blood cholesterol is found to be associated with 2,282 drugs and 3,556 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of High blood cholesterol.

On May, 10, 2026

4,414 people reported to have side effects when taking Colcrys.
Among them, 34 people (0.77%) have High blood cholesterol.

Could Colcrys cause High blood cholesterol?

Among these 34 people:

What is the gender of people who have High blood cholesterol when taking Colcrys? *

female: 56.67 %
male: 43.33 %

What is the age of people who have High blood cholesterol when taking Colcrys? *

What are other drugs people take besides Colcrys? *

What are other side effects people have besides High blood cholesterol? *

High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 29.41%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 20.59%
Diabetes: 7 people, 20.59%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 17.65%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 6 people, 17.65%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 6 people, 17.65%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 5 people, 14.71%
Psychomotor Hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness): 5 people, 14.71%
Endometrial Cancer: 5 people, 14.71%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 14.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 35.29%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 8 people, 23.53%
Pain: 7 people, 20.59%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 20.59%
Diabetes: 7 people, 20.59%
Depression: 7 people, 20.59%
Cardiac Disorder: 6 people, 17.65%
Sleep Disorder: 6 people, 17.65%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 14.71%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 5 people, 14.71%

* 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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