Rapamune and Adrenal insufficiency - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Adrenal insufficiency is reported as a side effect among people who take Rapamune (sirolimus), especially for people who are male, 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dapsone, and have Graft versus host disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Adrenal insufficiency when taking Rapamune. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,732 people who have side effects when taking Rapamune from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rapamune?

Rapamune has active ingredients of sirolimus. It is often used in kidney transplant. eHealthMe is studying from 13,848 Rapamune users. Check the latest studies of Rapamune.

What is Adrenal insufficiency?

Adrenal insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids) is found to be associated with 965 drugs and 1,094 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Adrenal insufficiency.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

13,732 people reported to have side effects when taking Rapamune.
Among them, 11 people (0.08%) have Adrenal insufficiency.

Could Rapamune cause Adrenal insufficiency?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Rapamune when they have Adrenal insufficiency? *

What is the gender of people who have Adrenal insufficiency when taking Rapamune? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Adrenal insufficiency when taking Rapamune? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rapamune? *

What are other side effects people have besides Adrenal insufficiency? *

Skin Warm: 8 people, 72.73%
Retinopathy Of Prematurity (retina damage in premature): 8 people, 72.73%
Dry Skin: 8 people, 72.73%
Blood Immunoglobulin G Decreased: 8 people, 72.73%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 6 people, 54.55%
Visual Impairment: 5 people, 45.45%
Blindness Unilateral: 3 people, 27.27%
Unilateral Hydronephrosis (kidney stone that causes obstruction of the ureter): 1 person, 9.09%
Tooth Resorption (the breakdown or destruction, and subsequent loss, of the root structure of a tooth): 1 person, 9.09%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Transplant Rejection (a transplant material is not worked): 1 person, 9.09%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 1 person, 9.09%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 sirolimus (the active ingredients of Rapamune) and Rapamune (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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