Megace ES User Reviews & Ratings
Megace ES has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 9 reviews on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 22% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) Off-label | 5 reviews for Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) | 2 medications |
- bgh...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 11, 2016
For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "I took this drug for 6 months due to weight loss - no appetite - down to 75 pounds. My old insurance covered - then when new insurance was started in Jan 2014, no coverage available. This was WONDERFUL!!! For the first time in my life, I was hungry, enjoyed food, and was always looking forward to my next meal. I would purchase if I could afford because this was the BEST thing that could happen to me - someone who has NO appetite!! No side effects for me."
- Pee...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 24, 2018
For Anorexia "I have picked up some weight, not as fast as I hoped, and I don't really see the results in my body weight, but the scales read differently. I have increased my appetite, but it's a very full feeling and bloated."
- mar...
- November 16, 2009
For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "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."
- Anonymous
- December 28, 2008
For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "My mum has leukemia. This medicine helped her when she wasn't eating."
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- August 17, 2010
For Anorexia "Medication works great for short-term usage. Long-term usage can suppress your adrenal glands and suppress your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis."
- Nie...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 21, 2015
For Anorexia "Very thin woman, age 58. My first experience with this medicine was excellent. Now the generic Megestrol does nothing for me. Went through 9 bottles with no weight gain."
- Bet...
- November 17, 2016
For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "My insurance will not cover this medication for what I'm being treated for. I was prescribed this medicine for extreme weight loss."
- DGa...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 13, 2021
"Megace makes me get hungry and look for something to eat! I gained 10 pounds since I have been on it. Works great!"
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For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "I had an elderly aunt who lost her appetite and was down to 82 pounds. The doctor told her that if she loses any more weight, she will need to be hospitalized. After 3 months, she is now up to 100 lbs."