Review the side-effects of Megestrol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, chest pain, infection and fungal infection.
Heart - Disease of heart muscle and palpitations.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, dry mouth, liver enlargement, increased salivation and mouth infection.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells.
Metabolic - Increased LDH and swelling in the extremities.
Central Nervous System - Tingling, confusion, convulsion, depression, nerve disease and abnormal thinking.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, cough and lung disorder.
Skin - Hair loss, itching, rash, increased sweating and skin disorder.
Eye - Visual disturbances.
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Genitourinary - Urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection and breast enlargement in male, vaginal bleeding.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, chest pain, infection and fungal infection.
Heart - Disease of heart muscle and palpitations.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, dry mouth, liver enlargement, increased salivation and mouth infection.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells.
Metabolic - Increased LDH and swelling in the extremities.
Central Nervous System - Tingling, confusion, convulsion, depression, nerve disease and abnormal thinking.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, cough and lung disorder.
Skin - Hair loss, itching, rash, increased sweating and skin disorder.
Eye - Visual disturbances.
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Genitourinary - Urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection and breast enlargement in male, vaginal bleeding.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Megestrol
Megestrol(Megace) generic is a progesterone derivative, prescribed for breast cancer, uterine cancer, loss of appetite, physical wasting, or unexplained significant weight loss in patients with diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Trade Names for Megestrol
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