Megace

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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... 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... Read more »

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D. »

Megace and Fat Gain

Would taking Megace help to replace some of the subcutanial fat that I... Read more »

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

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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 »

Acetato de Megestrol

Brand Name: Megace ES, Megace Oral Suspension Clase de medicamento: Infecciones oportunistas y otros El acetato de megestrol, también conocido como Megace, es un tipo de medicamento llamado anticaquéctico. Estos productos hacen engordar al... Read more »

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Appetite Loss

Loss of interest in eating can come from many different medications, whether they directly suppress your appetite or create changes in your sense of smell and/or taste. It can also occur when medicines are causing nausea that makes the very thought... Read more »

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marinol

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Since my appetite has decreased my Doctor has given me a script
for Marinol. It does increase my appetite but I can't control the
effects it has on me. I take 2.5 mg three times a day before meals.
... Read more »

Wasting---help me

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I'm sorry to come on board, but I need help. My husband is wasting away. He's newly on meds, but not gaining. It seems as though his buttcheeks are completely gone. I don't know what to do.

I'm afraid. He's down to 120 and losing despite putting... Read more »

hello everyone...

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello everyone, I am a photographer who is also a PWA and living
in Chicago Illinois. UIIp until June of this year, I have been
positive and asymptomatic for close to 19 years - taking no
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