User Reviews for Megestrol
Also known as: Megace, Megace ES
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Reviews | Compare | Avg. Ratings |
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| Weight Loss | 3 reviews | 38 medications | 9.5 |
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| Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | 3 reviews | 164 medications | 9.0 |
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Cachexia![]() |
1 reviews | 7 medications | 9.0 |
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Hot Flashes![]() |
2 reviews | 40 medications | 8.5 |
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| Endometrial Cancer | 1 reviews | 12 medications | 8.3 |
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| Anorexia | 2 reviews | 8 medications | 7.0 |
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| Breast Cancer, Palliative | 0 reviews | 111 medications | 6.0 |
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Endometrial Hyperplasia![]() |
1 reviews | 2 medications | 2.0 |
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| AIDS Related Wasting | 0 reviews | 6 medications | Not rated - Be the first | |
| Summary | 13 reviews |
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Reviews for Megestrol
Sort by:| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Megace (megestrol) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: For abnormal bleeding with no known cause this medicine has been a God send for me. Instead of having my period 365 days a year, I don't get any now.
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| November 14, 2008 9:15 PM | ||||||
| Review by Bonnie-Lynn: | ||||||
Megace (megestrol) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: I have been on Megace for the past three months. I have just finished it and have had no side effects at all except a little rash under my left breast line but that could also be the dry electrical heating as well but otherwise I haven't any breakthrough bleeding or weight gain or anything else. I go back to my doctor on March 20th, 2009 in two weeks and we will see what she says. I guess I went to her because of severe lower back aches and frequent bleeding as well as a lot of abdominal pain. I had no problems at all on Megace.
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| March 4, 2009 1:13 PM | ||||||
| Review by mark58: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Megace ES (megestrol) for Weight Loss: I've used Megace to help with lack of feeling hungry which results in poor protein intake. Megace keeps my hunger level at a point where I want to eat and can keep my weight and nutrition up.
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| November 16, 2009 4:39 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Megace ES (megestrol) for Weight Loss: My mum has leukemia. This medicine helped her when she wasn't eating.
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| December 28, 2008 9:23 PM | ||||||
| Review by TaraGator: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Megace (megestrol) for Endometrial Cancer: I have been taking Megace, in conjunction with Xeloda for the past year to help treat my Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer. Since my tumor is estrogen feeding, this medication takes the estrogen out of my system. Tumors have CONSIDERABLY shrunk since I've been on this medication.
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| December 8, 2009 9:31 AM | ||||||
| Review by T-oski: | ![]() | User Rating: |
2.0
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Megace (megestrol) for Endometrial Hyperplasia: At the six week point I began bleeding and have been bleeding heavily for two weeks. Also swelling of feet and ankles as well as a weird 'whooshing' sound in my ear. I think the Megestrol turned on me.
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| July 30, 2009 9:10 AM | ||||||
| Review by Ame3: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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megestrol for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: I began using this medicine after having very heavy bleeding for 2 month straight. My periods were pretty regular until then. I was in tears when I went to see my doctor. He gave me this pill and it stopped the bleeding within 1 day. It was great. Took it for about 5 days. It has now been 4 weeks and have not seen a sign of its return. I did not have any severe side effects on it except that I was a little emotionally edgy for about 3 days or so. I just kept to myself and made no important decisions for the week. Hope this helps.
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| August 25, 2010 4:16 PM | ||||||
| Review by Chuck Wyo: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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megestrol for Weight Loss: I had a lung infection (emphysema and an abscess) and I had always had very low weight. I have had appetite problems all my life. During my illness I was down to 104 lbs, after taking megestrol I am now up to 154lbs and am doing fine. I credit megestrol with saving my life. I still take 20mg everyday to keep my appetite going. What a great medicine.
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| February 10, 2011 9:58 AM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Megace (megestrol) for Hot Flashes: This medicine worked really well for me for about 6 weeks then gradually stopped working.
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| October 17, 2008 7:57 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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megestrol for Hot Flashes: I used this medication for over 15 years for very severe hot flashes. I had no side effects. I have recently stopped using it and have not had the hot flashes return.
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| November 9, 2009 2:56 PM | ||||||
| Review by mycal: | ![]() | User Rating: |
1.0
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Megace ES (megestrol) for Anorexia: Medication works great for SHORT TERM usage. Long term usage can suppress your adrenal glands and suppress your Hypothalmic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
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| August 17, 2010 4:34 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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megestrol for Anorexia: I have been under weight throughout my life and I was recommended to take this medication, after two weeks I can literally feel my appetite is off the roof, and I have gained more than 5lbs, that's amazing. I was put on 400mg/daily, initially. Only down side is the medication is very expensive. Highly recommended.
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| August 8, 2011 9:57 PM | ||||||
| Review by Soulcr8: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Megace (megestrol) for Cachexia: I've been down 3 surgeries in 11 months. Lost 60lbs and could not eat. I have been on Megace for 10 day's and I have gained 17 lbs. UNREAL! I have eaten $200 in groceries and have no plans to stop. MEGACE has beyond a doubt saved my life. Side effects are little to none. Dry mouth/more frequent urination/"Incredible appetite"! I am in it for the weight gain. Today I feel so good and strong, I caught myself running home from the store.
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