Megestrol Acetate

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My doctor started me on 400mg of megestrol to gain weight. Because of how quickly I gained, it was reduced to 80mg two months later. Could that change in dosage be the cause of clitoral atrophy? ## Hello Jessa, According to the National Institute of Health and their warnings associated with megestrol acetate I don't any warnings or adverse reaction listings that states this medicine causes clitoral atrophy, however, it does list decreased libido as a common side effect. My understanding is that clitoral atrophy is the decreased size and feeling of the clitoris which could be the result of hormonal imbalance and or restricted blood flow. Due to the fact that the megestrol is a synthetic hormone based drug it is possible that despite not being listed as a common side effect it could p...

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Megestrol Drug Index

Megestrol (INN, BAN) is a progestin of the 17α-hydroxyprogesterone group which was never marketed and is not currently used clinically.[1][2] Its acylated derivative megestrol acetate is also a progestogen, which, in contrast to megestrol itself, has been extensively used as a pharmaceutical drug.[1][2] Synthesis Megestrol synthesis:[3] U.S. Patent 2,891,079 See also Megestrol acetate Medroxyprogestero...

Will I still get my menstral cycle while taking 80 mg of megestrol acetate? I'm getting cramps and backache like I do before my period normally starts. ## Hi Vanessa, The only side effect of Megestrol that I found relating to the menstrual cycle is, "bleeding between menstrual periods". This is listed on a drug monograph from The US National Library of Medicine at: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0011066/?report=details#side_effects I don't know when you might expect to start your cycle again, but to my understanding, anything that alters your hormone levels (such as drugs like Megestrol) could inevitably result in changes to the timing of your cycle as well, since hormones are directly related. How long have you been taking it for?

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Has anyone experienced urinary incontinence and/or swollen appendages as a side effect of taking Megestrol Acetate? ## Megestrol is a Progesterone derivative. These are not normal side effects to this medication, at all. Have you contacted your doctor about this, yet?

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Is megestrol used to control hot flashes in men who have had prostate cancer radiation and harmone therapy? ## I did come across a study done on "Megestrol acetate for the prevention of hot flashes"; which you can view by following the link below: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8028614 It seems as though it would be pretty effective, as the study mentioned that hot flashes were reduced by 85% after four weeks on megestrol. The degree of efficacy was also noted to be similar in men and women. On a side note: Megestrol is a man-made version of the human hormone progesterone, and is commonly used by cancer patients, so I do believe that it is an option for those who have had prostate cancer radiation and hormone therapy. I hope this information helps to answer your question!

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I have been suffering from endometrial cancer grade1 stage 1A . After diagnosis my doctor has given me megestrol acetate 160 mg in the morning & 160 mg at night. I started taking it since 1-6-2016. After six months December, 16 another biopsy is done. It shows that the thickness of endometrum has reduced from 25 mm to 4.4 mm but cancer is still there. I am continuing my drug. How long can I continue or what should I do? I am 35 and I have no child. I had two miscarriages in 2014. Make me grateful by answering me please. ## Hello, I also take 320mg per day but take 2 tablets every 6 hours for a steady amount to remain in my system. I also eat a plan based diet - no packaged or junk food - and walk for an hour every day. You can continue the drug for 9 months BEFORE finding out if it ...

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My father has kidney and bone cancer and has not been eating very much. His doctor just have him Megestrol AC 20mg tab stating that is has synthetic thc in it that should help his appetite. He has no problem taking that. However nowhere have I seen thc mentioned anywhere. So my question is. Is that at all true? Is there synthetic thc in this medication? Thank you for your help. ## No, there is no THC in this, synthetic or otherwise. Megestrol Acetate is actually a form of the hormone progesterone and it is used to increase appetite. You may find yourself more familiar with it if you think of woman taking hormone replacement therapy or contraceptives and the fact that it usually causes them to gain some weight, because it increases appetite. Learn more Megestrol Acetate details here. But...

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My mother had congested heart failure and kidney failure 2 mo ago her kidneys are fine but she has a weak heart and lost all her appetite I need to show her Dr what are the ingredients of Megestrol AC to see if she can take this.He need to make sure it does not have steroids. Can you help me ? ## Megestrol Acetate is a steroidal progestin and progesterone derivative and, due to some of the side effects it can cause, it is probably not safe for her to use, because of the congestive heart failure. One of its side effects can be fluid retention, which is what actually caused CHF. Learn more Megestrol AC details here. Has he tried anything else to stimulate her appetite?

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I was given Megestrol Acetate for endometrial hyperplasia. The doctor said it would thin the uterine lining, but I haven't started a period since being on it. How does it thin the lining if i don't bleed? Or should I be bleeding? ## I was wondering the same thing. They told me that I shouldn't have a period and I haven't I spotted a little that's all. But I rarely had periods before I started megestrol. I have thicken endometium was 2.5cm after a month of taking the meds I'm at 3.5 so back to the doc I go. Wondering if anyone has had megestrol not work ? ## Megestrol contains a synthetic form of the hormone Progesterone, which is vital to a woman's healthy menstrual cycle. Each month, a woman will typically experience a large bolus of progesterone being relea...

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I'm talking Megestrol Acetate 40mg twice a day. Started December 23. My feet feel tingly and on February 10 my lower back and my right and left side hurts plus my stomach hurt off and on I feel bloated like I have my period. Started lightly spotting on February 19 after an ultra sound. The doctor told me to try a couple more weeks and then if I'm not feeling better she will refer me to a specialist. I not feeling good. ## Hello, Melissa! How are you? Has there been any improvement? This is a hormone, so such side effects have been known to happen, when taking it, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience headache and mood swings. ## In case you're not familiar with your condition, it's where you uterus builds up too many cells. It's usually caused by your body ...

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Megace Megestrol

Megestrol (INN, BAN) is a progestin of the 17α-hydroxyprogesterone group which was never marketed and is not currently used clinically.[1][2] Its acylated derivative megestrol acetate is also a progestogen, which, in contrast to megestrol itself, has been extensively used as a pharmaceutical drug.[1][2] Synthesis Megestrol synthesis:[3] U.S. Patent 2,891,079 See also Megestrol acetate Medroxyprogestero...

Megace Es Megestrol Acetate

Megestrol (INN, BAN) is a progestin of the 17α-hydroxyprogesterone group which was never marketed and is not currently used clinically.[1][2] Its acylated derivative megestrol acetate is also a progestogen, which, in contrast to megestrol itself, has been extensively used as a pharmaceutical drug.[1][2] Synthesis Megestrol synthesis:[3] U.S. Patent 2,891,079 See also Megestrol acetate Medroxyprogestero...

WHITE 54 OVER 352 ON FRONT A SLIT ON THE BACK ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Megestrol acetate (40 mg). Megestrol is a progesterone derivative with antineoplastic properties used in the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast and endometrium. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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par 290 on one side 1 score on th other side ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Megestrol acetate (40 mg). Megestrol is a progesterone derivative with antineoplastic properties used in the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast and endometrium. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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Rivizor Vorozole

Vorozole (developmental code name R-76713; former tentative brand name Rizivor) is a triazole based competitive inhibitor of the aromatase enzyme. It underwent clinical testing for evaluation for use as an antineoplastic agent; however it was withdrawn from testing when no difference was detected in the duration of median survival as compared to the progestational agent megestrol acetate and research instead focused on the other third generation aromatase inhibitors anastrozole, letrozole and...

Vorozole Drug Index

Vorozole (developmental code name R-76713; former tentative brand name Rizivor) is a triazole based competitive inhibitor of the aromatase enzyme. It underwent clinical testing for evaluation for use as an antineoplastic agent; however it was withdrawn from testing when no difference was detected in the duration of median survival as compared to the progestational agent megestrol acetate and research instead focused on the other third generation aromatase inhibitors anastrozole, letrozole and...

NDC 0054-3542 NDC Database

Megestrol Acetate 40 mg/ml Oral Suspension by Roxane Laboratories, Inc ## Package Codes: 0054-3542-58 ## Active Ingredients: Megestrol Acetate

NDC 0054-4603 NDC Database

Megestrol Acetate 20 mg Oral Tablet by Roxane Laboratories, Inc ## Markings: 54;763 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0054-4603-25 ## Active Ingredients: Megestrol Acetate

NDC 0054-4604 NDC Database

Megestrol Acetate 40 mg Oral Tablet by Roxane Laboratories, Inc ## Markings: 54;352 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0054-4604-25 ## Active Ingredients: Megestrol Acetate

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