Colcrys and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption 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 2 - 5 years also take Singulair, and have Cataplexy.

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

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 640 drugs and 1,100 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

On Jul, 04, 2026

4,414 people reported to have side effects when taking Colcrys.
Among them, 13 people (0.29%) have Malabsorption.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Colcrys when they have Malabsorption? *

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

female: 88.89 %
male: 11.11 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Colcrys? *

Singulair: 8 people, 61.54%
Zyrtec: 7 people, 53.85%
Vaccinium Macrocarpon: 7 people, 53.85%
Lotemax: 7 people, 53.85%
Prozac: 7 people, 53.85%
Restasis: 7 people, 53.85%
Ritalin: 7 people, 53.85%
Lamictal: 7 people, 53.85%
Lactobacillus Acidophilus: 7 people, 53.85%
Miralax: 7 people, 53.85%

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 7 people, 53.85%
Bladder Disorder: 7 people, 53.85%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 53.85%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 4 people, 30.77%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 3 people, 23.08%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 23.08%
Dizziness: 3 people, 23.08%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 2 people, 15.38%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 15.38%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 53.85%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 7 people, 53.85%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 46.15%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 15.38%
Rickets (softening of bones): 1 person, 7.69%
Reflux Gastritis (a condition in which the lining of a person's stomach becomes inflamed as a result of exposure to bile): 1 person, 7.69%
Pain In Extremity: 1 person, 7.69%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 7.69%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 7.69%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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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