Generic Name: Megace ES (megestrol)
Megace ES Reviews
For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "I had an elderly aunt who lost her appetite and was down to 82 pounds. The doctor told her that if she loses any more weight, she will need to be hospitalized. After 3 months, she is now up to 100 lbs."
For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "I took this drug for 6 months due to weight loss - no appetite - down to 75 pounds. My old insurance covered - then when new insurance was started in Jan 2014, no coverage available. This was WONDERFUL!!! For the first time in my life, I was hungry, enjoyed food, and was always looking forward to my next meal. I would purchase if I could afford because this was the BEST thing that could happen to me - someone who has NO appetite!! No side effects for me."
For Anorexia "I have picked up some weight, not as fast and I hoped and I don't really see the results in my body weight, but the scales read different. I have increased my appetite but is very full feeling and bloated"
For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "I've used Megace to help with lack of feeling hungry, which results in poor protein intake. Megace keeps my hunger level at a point where I want to eat and can keep my weight and nutrition up."
For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "My mum has leukemia. This medicine helped her when she wasn't eating."
For Anorexia "Medication works great for short-term usage. Long-term usage can suppress your adrenal glands and suppress your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis."
For Anorexia "Very thin woman age 58 my first experience with this medicine was excellent. Now the generic Megestrol Does nothing for me. Went through 9 bottles with no weight gain. "
For Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight) "My insurance will not cover this medication for what I'm being treated for. I was prescribed this medicine for extreme weight loss."
"Megace makes me get hungry and look for something to eat! I gained 10 pounds since I have been on it. Works great!"
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