Torisel and Pyrosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pyrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Torisel (temsirolimus), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Sunitinib Malate, and have Renal cell carcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pyrosis when taking Torisel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,194 people who have side effects when taking Torisel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Torisel?

Torisel has active ingredients of temsirolimus. eHealthMe is studying from 3,205 Torisel users. Check the latest studies of Torisel.

What is Pyrosis?

Pyrosis (painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux) is found to be associated with 3,469 drugs and 3,481 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pyrosis.

On Jun, 23, 2026

3,194 people reported to have side effects when taking Torisel.
Among them, 11 people (0.34%) have Pyrosis.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Torisel when they have Pyrosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Pyrosis when taking Torisel? *

female: 18.18 %
male: 81.82 %

What is the age of people who have Pyrosis when taking Torisel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Torisel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pyrosis? *

Weakness: 8 people, 72.73%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 72.73%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 7 people, 63.64%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 7 people, 63.64%
Blood Glucose Increased: 7 people, 63.64%
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): 7 people, 63.64%
Diabetes: 7 people, 63.64%
Drowsiness: 7 people, 63.64%
Nasal Discomfort: 7 people, 63.64%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 63.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 10 people, 90.91%
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 4 people, 36.36%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Pyrosis:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Herrin MA, Rubinstein JC, Christison-Lagay ER, "Temsirolimus therapy and small bowel perforation in a pediatric patient with Clostridium septicum bacteremia", Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2015 Aug .
Herrin MA, Rubinstein JC, Christison-Lagay ER, "Temsirolimus therapy and small bowel perforation in a pediatric patient with Clostridium septicum bacteremia", Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2015 Aug .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on temsirolimus (the active ingredients of Torisel) and Torisel (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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