Clinical Trails For Megace

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An Overview of Megestrol Acetate (Megace)

me-JES-trole Brand Name: Megace ES, Megace Oral Suspension Other Name(s): Acetato de megestrol, Megestrol Drug Class: Opportunistic Infection and Other Drugs Megestrol acetate, also known as Megace, is a type of medicine called an... Read more »

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A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

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using megace

I just recently started my HIV meds. I am on sustiva and Truvada. I am also taking TB drugs that include the notorious Rifampin. I am taking an extra 200mg of Sustiva since rifampin reduces its strength. I am thinking of starting to take megace...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I am unaware of any specific drug interaction issues with Megace and the drugs you are taking. In my experience Megace -related weight gain was mostly water and not associated with an increase in lean body mass or any confirmed clinical benefit.... Read more »

question about labs & clinical trail

Dr Wohl,I'm was infected in early Dec. of 05 and showed acute symptoms a few weeks later. First labs on 2-22-06 showed Cd4 288/24%/VL 55,000. Next labs on 3-25-06 showed some improvement CD4 366/24%/VL 23,000. A recent detuned elisa test...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

These are good questions.Reagrding the clinical trial, I think this is an excellent study. The aim is to determine whether a relatively short treatment course soon after HIV infection (but after seroconversion) can reduce the viral set point, the... Read more »

Megace, androgel, and testosterone levels

Hello..I have been taking Megace to help bolster my appetite, but recently I read that Megace can actually lower one's testosterone level.Having been dealing with loss of libido and what seems like genital shrinkage, I am concerned about the...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

That is possible. Megace often leads to weight gain that is of marginal significance. My own use of Megace these days is very minimal due to a variety of concerns about side effects and efficacy. KH... Read more »

Will Megace help bring back needed fat?

Everyone I know of dogs Megace as only bringing back fat. As a lipoatophy sufferer would Megace help fill arms and face back in?...

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine

We don't know. It's not a bad idea to try it but make sure you also exercise.Alvan Fisher, M.D.... Read more »

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