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 |
| 1 | Uterine polyps | Still bleeding, shortness of breath, headaches, thirsty, moodiness like blowing up at kids( not normal for me) , severe irritability, leg cramps, insomnia, extreme hunger... like never full ever! | I was ok except shortness of breath for first few weeks, then my symptoms seemed overwhelming after first month. | F | 44 | 2 months 40 | 12/10/2018 | 4 | Can not gain over 91 lbs at 39 yrs. | Extreme night sweats...hair thinning...gas.. diarrhea...if I skip two days I get migraine...I spotting daily for 15 days...frequent urination.... | F | 39 | 2 years 10mg | 9/27/2018 | 4 | Complex endometrial hyperplasia w/o | Hunger, fatigue, spotting | At 1st i had hunger and fatigue. I however did not gain any weight (actually lost weight) because i kept mindful of what i was eating and how much. (As im trying to lose weight) i went 3 nonths on this pill with no bleeding. My 4th month im having spotting (4 times but not consecutively) it makes me worried. What if its not working? I need to have my biopsy done but i cant afford it right now. (Long story) im 30 years old. I have no kids but am getting married next month and we want to start a family. It also worries me about fertility. I hipe to get my biopsy in the next month. Im just scared its not working after spotting. | F | 30 | 4 months 80 | 7/17/2018 | 5 | Ensometrial stromal sarcoma | Hot flashes- increased uncontrollable hunger- night sweats- hair thinning | F | 48 | 8 weeks 160 mg | 1/18/2018 | 5 | Testicular Cancer - Loss of appetit | Some irritability. EXTREME hunger pains & cravings. | I'm 6'0, 149lbs. I was 141lbs prior to starting Megace. I've gained 8lbs in one week of this medication. You'll start noticing hunger cravings around the 2nd or 3rd day, maybe even the first day. It all depends on your body. I really like this medication, and am hoping that my doctor can keep me on it for a long time. I am on this medication because the chemotherapy medications they have administered to me for my testicular cancer, have completely eradicated my appetite and i have lost a dangerous amount of weight. | M | 25 | 1 weeks 625 mg 1X day | 7/23/2017 | 5 | hyperplasia | None. I eat 30 minutes BEFORE taking pill so does NOT increase my appetite. Following alkaline diet. No sugar, no grains, no acid forming foods. Also walking 3 to 5 miles a day. I do NOT want a hysterectomy (major surgery!) So no whining here! | Changing diet and exercising each day = no side effects. So pleased. | F | 58 | 2 months 320 | 5/21/2017 | 4 | Heavy clots, fibroid, endometriosis | I'm weak and nauseas. I'm moody but I have irregular cycles so I'm always moody. I've been on it for 3 weeks and have over 2 months to go. | My heavy bleeding has stopped and now I just spot daily. It's better than daily blood clots like before. | F | 35 | 3 weeks 40mg | 5/11/2016 | 2 | Endometrial cancer | I had no periods for three months after I started Megace and then they were irregular with occasional spotting (My periods were perfectly ordered before). No appetite change or weight gain. Mood changes, dizziness. | My fibroids started to grew very fast and my gyno said it is because of progestin intake. He said generally it is thought that only estrogens increase the fibroid growth, which is inaccurate and progestins can grow them as well. | F | 37 | 360 days 80 mg 2X day | 4/4/2016 | 5 | To aid in weight gain | I have had no side effects from this medication as to date. Although I must mention I am on the liquid and it tastes absolutely disgusting. Small price to pay to be healthy again however. I have found that a potted meat sandwich is the best food to take with this medication. It quickly removes the disgusting taste from your mouth and you can't go wrong with a few calories in your diet if your tying to gain weight anyhow right? I have been on this medication for 7 days now and have gained a total of 6.4 pounds. I was almost 30 lbs under weight so I still have a long road ahead of me but I'm off to a great state. This is the first medication I have been given that actually helps. I've tried everything herbal under the sun, been to dietitians, counted calories and ate like a pig. This is my motive drug! | F | 34 | 7 days 650 | 12/16/2015 | 5 | Loss of appetite | Extreme hunger, loss of menstrual cycle, night sweats, extreme thirst, left arm mild spontaneous twitching, very mild left eyelid spasms, body water retention, knee aches due to weight gain, severe headaches for about 1-2 weeks when stopped taking Megace | Most definitely worth the various mild side effects! Reached goal of gaining 30 pounds and regained appetite! I do think doctors should wean a patient off of this medication even though i dont see too many reviews saying that it's recommended. | F | 34 | 4 months 40 MG | 12/4/2015 | 5 | heavy bleeding /uterine fibroids | Increased appetite. 20lb wt gain, irritability, insomnia | I had heavy bleeding that resulted in me being anemic and fatigued and couldn't concentrate. I started 40mg twice a day and my bleeding stopped within 3 days. If not bled in 3 mths and getting a hysterectomy in a mth. Despite its side effects this drugs benefits outweigh the risks for me | F | 46 | 3 months 80mg | 10/30/2015 | 1 | Severe weight loss | Terrible moodiness and irritably. | I have Major Depression Disorder. This drug shouldn't be prescribed to psychiatric patients. | M | 53 | 1 months 20mg | 6/17/2015 | 4 | Heavy bleeding/fibroids | Severe tiredness, insomnia, confusion, indigestion, heartburn | 6 months of daily bleeding..This medicine stopped the bleeding by day 3. I started this medicine 2 weeks after having a blood transfusion and d & c. So glad to have days of no flow. I have 2 doses left so I'll see what happens when I'm done. Side effects are horrible especially the fatigue. Almost fell asleep driving. | F | 41 | 10 days 80mg/day | 12/3/2014 | 5 | drastic weight loss | HUNGRY!!! All day long! I can eat even when my belly can't take anymore and thats a Good thing! I've went from 97lbs to 111 in 3 weeks and it feels amazing. The downfalls for me are Night sweats, constant peeing at night. Constantly thirsty, heavy breathing in the beginning but that's leveled out. And I woke up with bruises all over my thighs, contacted my doc who pulled me off meds for two weeks. Still haven't had a period but it Works wonders for me! | F | 29 | 3 weeks 10ml | 7/17/2014 | 5 | Weight gain | Leg pain, chest pain, headache , hot flashes | F | 32 | 4 weeks 20ml | 6/26/2014 | 5 | Weight loss from esophagitis | Insomnia, missed period. Also, the first dose I took made me feel drunk and I had short term memory issues for about 3 hours, but it faded away. | I gained about 3 pounds (if not more) per week! This was much needed after losing 10 pounds in 2 months from eosinophilic esophagitis closing off my throat and making it so hard to get enough calories in plus reduced appetite from the stress of that. I was only 95 pounds before that happened! This drug, even with its slightly annoying side effects, has absolutely saved me from a hospital stay and NG tube. I'm not a big fan of western meds, but it has made me look/feel healthier and energetic and so quickly. I'm back to the gym and will be weaning off the megace very soon because my body can take it from here. | F | 27 | 3 weeks 1 tsp 1X day | 6/12/2014 | 5 | to gain weight | Night sweats, interrupted sleep and frequently urinating at night I was 109lbs and looked gaunt and lacked womanly curves. I'm now 120 which is perfect for my 5'4 height my butt looks great only take recommended dosage I was anxious and took 4 tsp a day with my first bottle and the side effects were unbearable now that I take only the 2 tsp the side effects are pretty latent oh yeah it stopped my cycle as well but I have painful 7 day cycles so that was a + for me! | F | 30 | 1 months 2 tsp | 12/25/2013 | 5 | weight gain | Night sweats, frequent urination, extreme hunger, palpitations, shortness of breathe, interrupted menstrual cycle. Gained 20 pounds in a month, completely satisfied results despite the side effects. The outcome overrides the side effects. | F | 24 | 2 months 20mg | 8/13/2013 | 2 | Thick Cervix | Its making my heart beat really fast and I'm dizzy,stomach cramps,tightness n my chest,shortness of breath,terribl headaches, and also making me bleed(its been 7days already) I've been taking adipex and its interfering with my weightloss... I really hate this drug it has to many side effects. | F | 26 | 7 days 20 | 8/27/2012 | 5 | Squimous Cell Carcinoma | Sensitivity to light, restlessness, slight confusion, frequent urination and of course why we are all mostly here...Extreme hunger! | The side effects are worth it! This drug will no doubt save my life I have lost 65lbs in less than a year, 3 surgeries later.... I now weigh 110 lbs. 6' - 0" tall. I will get back to you in another 90 day's and we'll see where we're at! As for now, attitude is everything, Fight,Fight,Fight!!! Good Luck all and may GOD Bless YOU! T.Y.Megace/Doctor's | M | 37 | 1 weeks 40 mg 1X day | 1/19/2012 |