Megestrol Acetate

Megestrol acetate is a drug used to treat breast or uterine cancer. This drug resembles a natural body hormone called progesterone. Megestrol acetate is a generic drug also sold under the brand name Megace. This drug has been available for years. In the treatment of some cancers, megestrol acetate use is common.

• Megace ES
• Megestrol Acetate

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• Liquid
• Tablet

• By mouth

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Tablets: For cancer treatment, you may need to take this medicine for at least 2 months before it starts to work.

Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Shake well before using.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to megestrol, or if you are or may be pregnant.

Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.

Rapid weight gain.

Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Adrenal gland problemsDiabetes

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting this medicine.

Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, adrenal gland problems (including Cushing syndrome), cancer, diabetes, an infection, mental problems, stomach or bowel problems, or a history of blood clots.

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

Some medicines can affect how megestrol acetate works. Tell your doctor if you are using indinavir.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, Cushing's syndrome, kidney disease, or a history of blood clots.

Using this medicine for a long time may increase your risk of some kinds of cancer. Talk to your doctor about this risk.

This medicine may cause weight gain as a result of an increased appetite.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blurred vision, severe headache, slow or fast heartbeat, lightheadedness, dizziness
• Changes in skin color, dark freckles, cold feeling, weakness, tiredness, weight loss
• Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood
• Dry mouth, fruit-like breath odor, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
• Increased thirst, change in how much or how often you urinate
• Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body, pain in your lower leg
• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
• Mild headache
• Trouble having or maintaining an erection
• Hot flashes, sweating, mood changes
• Rash
• Stomach upset
• Pain in your hand or wrist
• Decreased interest in sexual intercourse, inability to have or keep an erection
• Trouble sleeping