Megace Questions

My Mom is taking Nexavar and has weight loss. Any drug to increase appetite?

She has some nausea, very fatifued. She has cholangiocarcinoma-bile duct to liver. Megace is contraindicated due to her history of blood clots. She takes warfarin for the blood clots. She takes no ...

Posted 3 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Does it take effect the first day you take Megace?

Someone told me Megace takes 2-4 weeks before it works. Is this true? I've been taking it for three weeks and my appetite has not improved.

Posted 4 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

Does Megace stop your period immediately?

I will start 20 mg of Megace today and would like to know how long it takes to stop my bleeding. Also, will I see any side effects first week? Any advice on side effects? When is the best time to ...

Posted 15 May 2011 • 0 answers •

Megace-how does this drug work exactly?

i am on suboxone and have lost over 25 pounds and cant seem to gain any weight my Dr. prescribed this medication for me to gain weight with i was wandering how it works to put the pounds on...

Posted 22 Jan 2011 • 1 answer •

Has anyone experience swelling in the face using megace? I have! how do I get rid of it?? help!?

I am new to taking this medication and within finishing the 1st prescription i gain weight within weeks. Then my face started swelling and my ankles were too at one point. The swelling in my ankles ...

Posted 2 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •

Is there any problems for diabetic, dialysis patients for not taking Megace to encourage appitite?

Patient finds it difficult to eat a variety of foods because of lack of appetite

Posted 29 Oct 2010 • 1 answer •

Does effectiveness of megace decrease over time?

Posted 5 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

My elderly mother has been taking Megace ES since 2007. Her completely white hair is turning black?

again and her skin has darkened a bit. What could cause this reaction? She takes no other prescription meds.

Posted 10 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •

How often is megace taken? is there a dosing schedule? can you take it with the pill?

is this med. taken daily? i have had my period for 7 months now. i have had a d&c and numerous pill changes... i am going crazy... i just want it to stop!!! I am 28 and at this point willing to ...

Posted 27 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

Very Low blood sugars?

Hi! I was on Megace for about 6mo before I had a hysterectomy. I was taking 40mg 4 times per day. I have type 2 diabetes and have been experiencing some very low blood sugar levels. Very scary! Is ...

Posted 11 May 2010 • 1 answer •

What is megace es/ megestrol acetate 40mg/1ml po susp-np/par?

Posted 7 May 2010 • 1 answer •

I was given remeron for not being able to sleep or eat due to taking chemo pill for?

... leukemia but i only sleep maybe 4-5 hrs and i take 30mg dose. not muchof appetite increase either. any suggestions on something better?

Posted 22 Apr 2010 • 1 answer •

Ok my question is I asked my dr to perscribe me a med called megace? I think thats how you spell it?

... to help me gain weight. i have been so skinny all the time and i eat alot, ive tried eating right ive tried ensure and boost and i just keep losing im down to 91 and i should be around 125 i need ...

Posted 13 Apr 2010 • 1 answer •

Why do stroke patients sometimes quit eating & drinking? what medicine help? tried megace?

Posted 18 Mar 2010 • 1 answer •

My dr. prescribed mirtazapine, but not working. Friend suggested Megace. Any good?

Posted 1 Mar 2010 • 1 answer •