Comparing Megace vs Megace ES
| Megace (megestrol) | Megace ES (megestrol) |
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| Megace (megestrol) | Megace ES (megestrol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for AIDS Related Wasting. Megace may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for AIDS Related Wasting, Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight). Megace ES may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions AIDS Related Wasting
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| More about Megace (megestrol) | More about Megace ES (megestrol) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Megace has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Megace ES has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Megace side effects |
View all Megace ES side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other megestrol brands include: Megace ES |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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20 hours |
20 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 180 drugs are known to interact with Megace:
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A total of 180 drugs are known to interact with Megace ES:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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August 18, 1971 |
July 05, 2005 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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