MEGACE Reviews (MEGESTROL ACETATE)Average Rating: 3.4 (66 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MEGACE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MEGACE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | Appetite | Made my period come I haven't had a period for a year, dry mouth, thirsty, swollen feet, shortness of breath | M | 53 | 2 months 30 1X day | 5/29/2023 | 4 | To gain weight | The only side effects I had was hot flashes | It helped me gain weight | F | 36 | 6 months 30mg 1X day | 4/21/2023 | 3 | Abnormal and excessive menstrual bl | Extreme irritability leading to depression | Stopped the bleeding immediately | F | 44 | 2 weeks 2X day | 12/13/2022 | 1 | Cancer | Blood clots in the lungs ! | My mother was put onto this drug rather than her continuing chemotherapy, she started feeling breathlessness and within 3 weeks was more difficult to walk long distances, after her oxygen levels were too low she needed to carry an oxygen tank to help her breath, while the doctors confirmed she had developed blood clots in her lungs through a side effect through this drug, my mums life was cut short because of this drug as the blood clots were too big to be treated. Be very careful people, please be careful. After asking for this drug to be investigated my response i received by the medical department was " we learn by our mistakes " Please be careful, i would never want anyone to go through what i and my family did because of this drug. X | F | 54 | 2 months 30 2X day | 8/22/2022 | 4 | Heavy bleeding due to fibroids | Had issues with heavy bleeding and cramps due to fibroids dr put me on this medication until I can have a biopsy the end of the month...took 3 tabs yesterday and the bleeding completely stopped....as I read all the ladies side effects I will.pay close attention..praying that o won't have any side effects being as though I am leaning towards have a hysterectomy | F | 46 | 2 days 40 mg 4X day | 9/3/2021 | 5 | Endometrial Cancer | Irritability and hunger | I was on Megace for uterine cancer. I was diagnosed early with stage one uterine cancer when I was 34. I had not had children yet and was hoping to conceive still. My doctor said we could try this medication before doing a hysterectomy since my cancer was a low grade. I was also in the middle of a weight loss journey so the side effect of weight gain freaked me out. I was on Megastrol for 6 months and beat uterine cancer with this drug. Additionally, with a strong mental attitude, I was able to work out and lose weight on this medication and did not let myself over eat. I highly suggest taking Megace on a full stomach. I am almost 36 now and currently pregnant with a baby girl. I was desperate for stories like mine, but could not find any when I went through all of this. If you are in a situation like I was, do not give up hope. You got this!! | F | 34 | 6 months 160 Mg 1X day | 4/8/2021 | 2 | Complex Hyperplasia w/Atypia | Leg cramps/Tension in calfs, tiredness, nervousness, cramping, increase hunger, excessive night sweats (literally waking up soaked), slight increase in blood sugar and blood pressure, irritability, insomnia | I'm supposed to be on this medicine for 3 months and I'm not sure I can do it. It is really interfering with my quality of life. The side effects suck. I really don't want a hysterectomy, but I am leaning that way due to the side effects. | F | 38 | 2 weeks 40 1X day | 3/22/2021 | 3 | Endometrial Hyperplasia | Hunger, headaches, frequent night urination, fast heart beating, extreme thirst, extreme low sex drive, mood swings | Taking megace 40mg (4 tablets) twice a day. I do not want a hysterectomy. I want a baby. I've been married for 6 years now. I just turned 30 years. | F | 30 | 9 months 40 2X day | 10/27/2020 | 4 | Endemiotrios cancer | Side effects no sex drive cramping bleeding sometimes. Cramps occasionally. | Megrace has actually helped me get rid of my endometriosis . | F | 37 | 7 days 40 1X day | 9/23/2020 | 5 | Weight gain | No period, very thirsty and hot flashes | I started taking this medicine 6/23/2020 I was 115 now Im 134 on 7/17/2020 | F | 32 | 1 days 10ml 1X day | 7/16/2020 | 4 | Weight gain | The only side affect i am having is bloating after i eat, period havent came on yet and eating like a pig. And alot of stomach cramps | F | 31 | 4 months 40 mg | 6/28/2020 | 5 | Weight Gain | No side effects that I've noticed besides being hungry all the time. I have to be careful and eat in moderation otherwise I'm bloated from eating too much food. | I absolutely love this medication as I've had colon cancer and from that I've lost my appetite for 3 years. I've gained 10 pounds in 2 weeks and I'm so thankful this is working. | F | 40 | 2 weeks | 6/8/2020 | 1 | Clotting heavilt | Bad cramping big clots fast heart beat shortness of breath | If dont work | F | 54 | 100 days 20 mlg | 5/10/2020 | 3 | Endometrial cancer | Night sweats, chronic fatigue, severe headaches, low sex drive, increased appetite, insomnia, moodiness, anxiety, irritability, shortness of breath and increased heart rate | I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometrial cancer ivb and was prescribed Megace after 6 rounds of chemo and remission | F | 48 | 2 months 40mg 4xs d | 5/2/2020 | 3 | Gain weight | Extreme night sweats, urinating frequently into the night. My hair is coming out by the handfuls. Now I need to find something for my hair and quit taking | F | 64 | 0 weeks 10 mil | 3/12/2020 | 1 | Undiagnosed excessive uterine bleed | Severe depression,muscle cramps,tiredness,fatigue,no sex drive , mood swings , abdominal cramping. | After 30+days of very heavy bleeding /clotting ,the doctor prescribed and the first week it slowed it but it has come back and for the past three +weeks , due to the horrible side affects I decided to stop taking it yesterday calling the doctor today to see if I have other options . I have never in my life felt this depressed and it is due to this medicine . | F | 50 | 0 months 60per day | 12/23/2019 | 1 | Fibroids causing Heavy bleeding | Extreme weight gain; 4 sizes larger in 5 months. Back aches, sweating, hot flashes, increase in blood pressure, shortness of breath, insomnia, depression, isolation, always feel bloated, headaches, stomach upset, muscle aches. | Extreme weight gain infuriates me! I was always the girl with a nice figure, completely changed my body type in 5 months of use. Lead to hurtful comments and criticism from people. I believe this drug slows down your metabolism. You could very well become obese if you're aleady over 150 lbs. I'm very dissatisfied and disappointed in the doctor for not better informing me of the trade off to stop the bleeding. Not worth it!! Will probably take me a year to drop the weight gain. I cry everyday because i miss who i was before Megase ruined my beautiful figure. Even my relationship with the guy i'm dating is in jeopardy because of my appearance i avoid seeing him. | F | 38 | 5 months 20 MG | 11/30/2019 | 5 | To gain weight | Frequently peeing, gain a lot of weight, hot flashes, night sweats. | I have gained 23lbs in 3 months. I'm 4"11 and I weighed 88lbs at 43yo. I needed to eat more daily and my doctor put me on megestrol and it's been a life savor for me due to gaining the weight. I eat all day long. It's a great medication but I'm scared of what's to happen when I stop taking megestrol A | F | 43 | 3 months 40mg | 10/15/2019 | 1 | Fibroids/ Uterine bleeding | Bleeding would stop then I would spot then heavy bleeding with large clots. Dr. Has to be unqualified because she would tell me take more went up to 350mg per day. Ended up with blood clots in my lungs and legs and chest pain now I’m on 40 mg twice a day along with injection of blood thinners fearing for my life at this point 3 hospital stays in a month the first in icu. I just want to live and I’m still bleeding heavily with clots some days. Praying for a miracle to save my life at this point😢 | Do not take this medication but everybody is different | F | 43 | 4 months 20mg | 8/23/2019 | 1 | Needed progesterone after surgery | Gas, bloating, fatigue, weight gain of more than 15 lbs., Swollen hands and feet, indigestion, heart rate and no both increased. Had some feelings of pregnancy too. | Wish my doc had been upfront with me about this drug. I was told I was being put on progesterone. | F | 46 | 0 months 40mg | 1/5/2019 |
MEGACE (MEGESTROL ACETATE): Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Improving your appetite and gaining weight may help you feel better and be more active. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)