What is Megestrol?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Megestrol is a progestin, an apetitie stimulant and an antineoplastic agent. It is used for palliative treatment of breast and endometrial carcinoma; treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or unexplained significant weight loss in patients with AIDS
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How do members experience Megestrol?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decreased appetite | 11 | 4 | |
| Endometrial cancer | 3 | 0 | |
| Endometrial hyperplasia | 2 | 0 | |
| Hot flashes | 1 | 1 | |
| Menstrual spotting | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Increased appetite | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 9 |
Member evaluations
GMN50
evaluated on Mar 03, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for appittite: Major
- Side effects: None
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