After one week on Megastrol I have gained three pounds and feel more energetic, my weight went from 98Lbs to 86Lbs over the last year, unexplained. No cancer or HIV diagnosed. So far, I am very happy, no adverse reaction to medication.
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I was taking this drug for 10 years.My Dr. stopped it abruptly. I have very uncomfortable side effects for 2 weeks, backache all over, stomach spasms, etc.Is there an antidote for the withdrawal side effects?
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Jane | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
3/26/2008
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this medication was given to my elderly mother for loss of appetite. She tried in both the liquid and pill form - both provoked a strong case of diarrhea. is there anyway to find out what is in this medication for allergy purposes?
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Brittany | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/20/2008
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Went from 82lbs to 132 in a month and a half. That was wonderful. Stopped takig it b/c I had to have a hysterectomy. Is it still safe to take it?
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/15/2008
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i am taking this medication to gain weight as my doctor feels I'm underweight
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/12/2007
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It has stopped the prolonged bleeding and I have not had an increase in my appetite as I was expecting. It did, however, make me very tired.
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angel | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/3/2007
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used it for lost of appeite it work for me ;but i have congested heart failure and i want to know if it is safe for me to take.and if dark stools is a side effect.thank you angel
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Anonymous |
10/11/2007
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Megestrol made me gain 15 lbs in 3 months. But is very effective in stopping prolonged bleeding.
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chatia | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2007
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This medication was very effective for me. It gave me back my appetite in a very short period of time. Side effects, severe constipation and shortness of breath.
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