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Generic Name: Megestrol for Hot Flashes (megestrol)

Megestrol for Hot Flashes Reviews

Megace (megestrol) "This medicine worked really well for me for about 6 weeks, then gradually stopped working."


"Stopped hot flashes resulting from taking Lupron for prostate cancer. Wonderful medicine."


"I used this medication for over 15 years for very severe hot flashes. I had no side effects. I have recently stopped using it and have not had the hot flashes return."


"Taking Luprin for prostate cancer, one side affect of the Luprin is hot flashes, using Megestrol to control hot flashes. It works for me, hot flashed reduced by 95%."


"IT CAUSES REALLY BAD NIGHT SWEATS !!!! OMG but it work very well for a weight gainer."

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