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Has anyone experienced side effects or symptoms with Megace or Megestrol Acetate ? Like Chest Pain ?
Has anyone experienced side effects or symptoms with Megace or Megestrol Acetate ? Like Chest Pain ?
Has anyone experienced side effects or symptoms with Megace or Megestrol Acetate ? Like Chest Pain ?
Has anyone experienced side effects or symptoms with Megace or Megestrol Acetate ? Like Chest Pain ?
Has anyone experienced side effects or symptoms with Megace or Megestrol Acetate ? Like Chest Pain ?
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FDA Reported Megestrol Side Effects: pulmonary embolism, adrenal insufficiency, oedema peripheral, pancreatic carcinoma metastatic, malignant neoplasm progression, myocardial infarction, dyspnoea, weight increased, pollakiuria, rash, hypoalbuminaemia.
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Megestrol Side Effects Report #5670330-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on Mar 14, 2008. Female patient, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with decreased appetite, weight decreased and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, oedema peripheral. MEGESTROL dosage: 7.5ML (300MG) DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with MEGESTROL ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5672703-2
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2008. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with appetite disorder and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, portal vein thrombosis. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5620498-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with arrhythmia, asthenia, fatigue, hypertension, oedema peripheral, blood pressure abnormal and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hot flush, hyperhidrosis. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MEGESTROL ACETATE, MEGESTROL ACETATE, LASIX, ATENOLOL, AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5620500-6
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with arrhythmia, asthenia, fatigue, hypertension, oedema peripheral, blood pressure abnormal and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hot flush, hyperhidrosis. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MEGESTROL ACETATE, MEGESTROL ACETATE, LASIX, ATENOLOL, AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5610431-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on Jan 15, 2008. Female patient, weighting 182.0 lb, was diagnosed with uterine leiomyoma and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiomyopathy, chest pain, dyspnoea. MEGESTROL dosage: 40 MG QD; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MEGESTROL ACETATE, MEGESTROL ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5564449-6
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 27, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 182.0 lb, was diagnosed with uterine leiomyoma and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiomyopathy, chest pain, coronary artery disease, dyspnoea, ejection fraction decreased. MEGESTROL dosage: (40 MG QD, ORAL), (80 MG ORAL), (40 MG QD). During the same period patient was treated with MEGESTROL ACETATE, MEGESTROL ACETATE. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5510150-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on Nov 05, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant, pain and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, androgen deficiency, dyspnoea exertional, erythema, hyperhidrosis, nocturia, somnolence. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5512676-6
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 05, 2007. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal mass, adrenal insufficiency, blood albumin decreased, blood testosterone decreased, depressed mood, erythema, haemoglobin decreased, heart rate increased, melaena. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM, MORPHINE, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5512761-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on Nov 05, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, blood testosterone decreased, dizziness postural. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENOXAPARIN. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5517631-8
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Nov 08, 2007. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with cachexia, candidiasis, infection and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, candidiasis, haemoglobin decreased, hypoalbuminaemia, hypogonadism, hyponatraemia, platelet count decreased. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, FLUCONAZOLE, MORPHINE, GEMCITABINE, DOXORUBICIN, IFOSFAMIDE, TRIMETHOPRIM, BROAD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5517632-X
Consumer or non-health professional from reported MEGESTROL problem on Nov 08, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with decreased appetite and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, dizziness, fatigue, haemoglobin decreased, hypogonadism. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENOXAPARIN, CARBOPLATIN, PACLITAXEL, DOCETAXEL, IMEXON, PEMETREXED, DEXAMETHASONE, TESTOSTERONE. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5517633-1
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Nov 08, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with cachexia, pain, depression, hypothyroidism and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased, hypogonadism. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, ESCITALOPRAM, LEVOTHYROXINE, FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE, TESTOSTERONE, PACLITAXEL, CARBOPLATIN, CAPECITABINE. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5490419-2
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on May 22, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with duodenal ulcer and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vomiting. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5498431-4
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with cachexia and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, androgen deficiency, erythema, syncope, thyroid function test abnormal. MEGESTROL dosage: 800 MG;QD;. During the same period patient was treated with PACLITAXEL, CARBOPLATIN, CAPECITABINE, OXYCODONE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, LEVOTHYROXINE, FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5498432-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on Oct 10, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 147.0 lb, was diagnosed with decreased appetite and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: international normalised ratio increased. MEGESTROL dosage: (5 ML TID ORAL). During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, ZOCOR, NEURONTIN, VICODIN ES, REMERON, MIRALAX. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5498471-5
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with cachexia and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, androgen deficiency, blood testosterone decreased, decreased appetite, dizziness postural, fatigue, haemoglobin decreased, metastases to kidney, metastases to liver. MEGESTROL dosage: 400 MG; QD;. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, PACLITAXEL, DOCETAXEL, PEMETREXED, ENOXAPARIN. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5498472-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on Oct 12, 2007. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with cachexia and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, androgen deficiency, candidiasis, erythema, full blood count decreased, haemoglobin decreased, heart rate increased, hypoalbuminaemia, hyponatraemia. MEGESTROL dosage: 600 MG; QD;. During the same period patient was treated with FLUCONAZOLE, TRIMETHOPRIM, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, MORPHINE, METHOTREXATE, GEMCITABINE, DOXORUBICIN, IFOSFAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5453765-4
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 14, 2007. Male patient, 20 years of age, was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal mass, abdominal pain, adrenal insufficiency, anaemia, blood testosterone decreased, candidiasis, depressed mood, erythema, hypoalbuminaemia. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, IFOSFAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, GEMCITABINE, FLUCONAZOLE, TRIMETHOPRIM, MORPHINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5465430-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on Sept 20, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with unevaluable event and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. MEGESTROL dosage: 40MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5744688-1
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 01, 2008. Male patient was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis. MEGESTROL dosage: (400 MG/10 ML ORAL). Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5748268-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on May 12, 2008. Female patient was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis. MEGESTROL dosage: 800 MG/20 ML ORAL. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5748287-7
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 12, 2008. Female patient was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5748288-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on May 12, 2008. Female patient was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5748333-0
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 12, 2008. Female patient was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5748609-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on May 06, 2008. Female patient was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5351317-8
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 01, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with appetite disorder and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, asthenia, hypotension, nausea, portal vein thrombosis, vomiting. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5333387-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported MEGESTROL problem on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with endometrial cancer metastatic and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hot flush, insomnia, oedema peripheral, pollakiuria, thirst, tremor, visual disturbance, weight increased. MEGESTROL dosage: 80 MG BID ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, TOPROL. Patient recovered.
Megestrol Side Effects Report #5334808-5
MEGESTROL problem was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on July 17, 2006. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with biliary cirrhosis primary, asthma and was treated with MEGESTROL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: scleroderma, systemic sclerosis. MEGESTROL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with URSODIOL, BRONCHODILATOR, STEROIDS. Patient recovered.