Skip to main content

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
8.0
 5 reviews for Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) 2 medications

Write a review

  • Anonymous
  • April 11, 2012

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."

9 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
63 Report
  • 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."

10 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
38 Report
  • 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."

6 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
6 Report
  • 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."

9 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
67 Report
  • Anonymous
  • December 28, 2008

For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "My mum has leukemia. This medicine helped her when she wasn't eating."

10 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
45 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

Your review helps others make informed decisions.
Write a review
  • myc...
  • 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."

1 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
32 Report
  • 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."

10 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
22 Report
  • 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."

2 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
13 Report
  • 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!"

10 / 10
Was this helpful?YesNo
1 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

Your review helps others make informed decisions.
Write a review
Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or remove inappropriate content. Reviews appearing to come from parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any medication and should not replace the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals.