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Megestrol for Hot Flashes User Reviews

Brand names: Megace ES

Rating: 9.4

Megestrol has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the treatment of hot flashes. 100% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

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  • Bre...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 27, 2014

"Stopped hot flashes resulting from taking Lupron for prostate cancer. Wonderful medicine."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 17, 2008

Megestrol "This medicine worked really well for me for about 6 weeks, then gradually stopped working."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 9, 2009

"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."

9 / 10
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  • Pam...
  • January 9, 2018

"Taking Luprin for prostate cancer, one side effect of the Luprin is hot flashes, using Megestrol to control hot flashes. It works for me, hot flashes reduced by 95%."

10 / 10
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  • Ree...
  • February 11, 2021

"It causes really bad night sweats!!!! OMG, but it works very well for a weight gainer."

10 / 10
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