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(also known as Megace)
Megestrol is a progesterone derivative with antineoplastic properties used in the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast and endometrium. When given in relatively high doses, Megestrol can substantially increase appetite in most individuals, even those with advanced cancer.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Endometriosis | 7 |
86% |
| Uterine Cancer | 1 |
100% |
| Miscarriage | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 89% (9
Members)
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Megestrol Reviews
Working / Worked
it worked till i couldn't aford it any more
Working / Worked
megace has worked great. i have not had any pain in 3 years. The down side is the weight gain.
Working / Worked
Worked great. Didn't have any of the horrible side effects. Actually, felt the best I've ever felt and lost 70 lbs.
Working / Worked
stopped me from bleeding...no periods.
Working / Worked
Somewhat Helpful
Was very helpful to stop my never ending cycle but not something I would recomend for an extended period of time
Somewhat Helpful
Weight gain
Working / Worked
Not Working
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Provera vs. Megace?
I was on Depo Provera from January to July and it actually made my pain much worse (I have stage 3 and have had 2 laps in the past). I am now off of ... [More] -
Provera vs. Megace?
Yow! I am so sorry you have so much endo! I can understand why you would rather just take a pain killer rather than deal with all that! I haven't h... [More] -
Provera vs. Megace?
Finally got to see my doctor re: the lap that diagnosed my endo 2 weeks ago. She couldn't remove endo from my bowel, ureters, bladder, peritoneum and ... [More] -
appetite stimulant?
Megace...very expensive if insurance does not cover. [More] -
is she giving up?
pddaughter: Don't know if this informatin will help or not but your mother sounds like mine...she had lost so much weight and even refuses any time... [More]
