Rapamune and Urinary retention - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Urinary retention is reported as a side effect among people who take Rapamune (sirolimus), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Prednisone, and have Hyperkalemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Urinary retention 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 Urinary retention?

Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder) is found to be associated with 1,568 drugs and 1,741 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urinary retention.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

13,732 people reported to have side effects when taking Rapamune.
Among them, 23 people (0.17%) have Urinary retention.

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Rapamune when they have Urinary retention? *

What is the gender of people who have Urinary retention when taking Rapamune? *

female: 34.78 %
male: 65.22 %

What is the age of people who have Urinary retention when taking Rapamune? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rapamune? *

Prednisone: 9 people, 39.13%
Bactrim: 7 people, 30.43%
Cellcept: 6 people, 26.09%
Ranitidine: 5 people, 21.74%
Zyrtec: 3 people, 13.04%
Solu-Medrol: 3 people, 13.04%
Neoral: 3 people, 13.04%
Prograf: 3 people, 13.04%
Fluticasone Propionate: 3 people, 13.04%
Clonidine: 3 people, 13.04%

What are other side effects people have besides Urinary retention? *

Fever: 7 people, 30.43%
Kidney Transplant Rejection: 7 people, 30.43%
Urination - Painful: 4 people, 17.39%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 4 people, 17.39%
Unilateral Hydronephrosis (kidney stone that causes obstruction of the ureter): 4 people, 17.39%
Renal Tubular Necrosis (death of kidney tubules): 4 people, 17.39%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 3 people, 13.04%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 3 people, 13.04%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 3 people, 13.04%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 3 people, 13.04%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Disorders: 2 people, 8.70%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 2 people, 8.70%
Sedation: 1 person, 4.35%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 4.35%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 1 person, 4.35%
Neck Pain: 1 person, 4.35%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 4.35%
Indigestion: 1 person, 4.35%
Extrapyramidal Disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck): 1 person, 4.35%
Depression: 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Urinary retention:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .

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?

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