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Rapamycin

People mainly take Rapamycin for recovery, heart & lipids, immunity. Based on 38 first-hand reports and 497 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #931 of 1,974 overall.

18
User score
Mixed
3% positive13% mixed5% negative79% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 14% are positive.

Clinical research
AStrong research base
497
meta-analyses
1,245
RCTs
52,431
papers

What Rapamycin does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

AStrong research base

3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

Int J Oncol · 2021 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Everolimus therapy and side‑effects: A systematic review and meta‑analysis

Conclusion: The majority of the patients reported adverse events limited to grade 1 or 2. On the whole, the data presented herein confirm the findings of previous studies on the relative safety of everolimus, a targeted therapeutic agent, which differs from that of conventional chemotherapy, and highlight the potential adverse events associated with the therapeutic use of everolimus.

PubMed 34132370 ↗
Int J Mol Sci · 2024 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Cellular and Molecular Pathophysiology of Gestational Diabetes

Conclusion: GD's complex pathophysiology involves multiple disruptions in insulin signaling, mitochondrial function, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Effective management requires early detection, preventive strategies, and international collaboration to standardize care and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.

PubMed 39519193 ↗
Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2019 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Interventions for orbital lymphangioma

Conclusion: Currently, there are no published RCTs of orbital lymphangioma treatments. Without these types of studies, conclusions cannot be drawn regarding the effectiveness of the medical and surgical treatment options for patients with orbital lymphangiomas. The presence of only case reports and case series on orbital lymphangiomas makes it clear that RCTs are needed to address the differences between these options and help guide treatment plans. Such trials would ideally compare outcomes between individuals randomized to one of the following treatment options: observation, sclerotherapy, systemic siro

PubMed 31094450 ↗

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

5 mgweekly
8 mg1 day before starting the fast
8 mg (author), 9 mg (wife)1/wk
5 mgweekly 3 weeks on/3 weeks off
intermittent dosingas reported

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

fatigue ×1slow wound ×1canker sores ×1hyperglycemia ×1insulin resistance ×1slower hair ×1

What users say

Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.

“metformin, rapamycin, caloric restriction, etc.”
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“I have been wanting to begin using Rapamycin but am going to wait a couple more years to see more research”
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“More experimental therapies such as rapamycin and dasatinib are definitely on our radar and are very promising.”
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“Rapamycin is used clinically to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients. I would not recommend taking an immunosuppressant recreationally.”
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“rapamycin pretreatment actually prolongs the effects of ketamine”
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Top discussions (5)

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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate