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

Summary:

Weight increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Colcrys (colchicine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Jakafi, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight 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 Weight increased?

Weight increased is found to be associated with 2,889 drugs and 3,963 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight increased.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 31, 2026

4,414 people reported to have side effects when taking Colcrys.
Among them, 62 people (1.4%) have Weight increased.

Among these 62 people:

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

female: 52.94 %
male: 47.06 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Colcrys? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight increased? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 15 people, 24.19%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 20.97%
Drug Ineffective: 12 people, 19.35%
Weakness: 11 people, 17.74%
Diarrhea: 11 people, 17.74%
Pain In Extremity: 10 people, 16.13%
Pneumonia: 10 people, 16.13%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 9 people, 14.52%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 8 people, 12.90%
Head Injury: 7 people, 11.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 9 people, 14.52%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 12.90%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 9.68%
Diabetes: 6 people, 9.68%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 8.06%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 8.06%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 5 people, 8.06%
Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 4 people, 6.45%
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin): 4 people, 6.45%
Depression: 4 people, 6.45%

* 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.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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