Megace Extra Strength

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

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 »

Oxandrin & Megace

Will being on oxandrin and megace slow weight gain?I'm on 3000 calories a day and only 3 lbs... Read more »

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D. »

Oxadrin y Megace para el desgaste fiscico

Mi doctor me ha recetado oxadrin y megace para combatir el desgaste fiscico que he sufrido en la... Read more »

Response from Pablo Tebas, M.D. »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

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 »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

United States Commits Extra $16.9 Million to UN Program to Aid Refugee Women and Children

The United States is committing an extra $16.9 million for the UN's effort to help refugee women and children in Africa and Afghanistan. About $5 million will go toward programs by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees that help shield women and... Read more »

S. Africa: Department of Health to Seek Extra Billions to Combat HIV/AIDS

South Africa's Department of Health is planning to request a boost in funding for HIV/AIDS treatment based on estimates of the number of people needing antiretroviral therapy, a senior health official said recently. The extra funds would be... Read more »

Citing Abuse of Assistance Program, Malawian Government Suspends Extra Monthly Payments to HIV-Positive Civil Employees

As a result of "gross abuse" of a program aimed at assisting HIV-positive government employees, a Malawi government official on Saturday announced that the country will suspend extra monthly payments to such workers, AFP/ Yahoo! News reports (AFP/... Read more »

Connect With Others

Have extra Med need to sell or donate.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone know if there is a site like E-bay to sell extra med that I accumulated over the last 6 monthas, Combivir and Viramune, sealed in original container. I dont want to throw away. Read more »

i need a little extra help

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'm doing a research project for this history contest and it is about an event that changed history in a significant way and i would greatly appreciate anyone who would like to give me some advice or wouldn't mind doing an interview. This report... Read more »

Someone help me, I don't have the strength

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I can not find the answer to my problem. My ex husband, father of my two kids, have hiv. Fine no problem with me. However, he is dating someone who he might marry and has not told her. I have stayed out of it, because felt it was not my business... Read more »

Do you belong to a support group in your area?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi all- I just came across this site and can't say how nice it is to find this community. Even though the reason we're all here is truly unfortunate, it's comforting to see such strength and support. I learned three weeks ago that I'm HIV+. It... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>