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Megace Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is megestrol (Megace)?
- What are the possible side effects of megestrol (Megace)?
- What is the most important information I should know about megestrol (Megace)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking megestrol (Megace)?
- How should I take megestrol (Megace)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Megace)?
- What happens if I overdose (Megace)?
- What should I avoid while taking megestrol (Megace)?
- What other drugs will affect megestrol (Megace)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking megestrol (Megace)?
Before taking megestrol, tell your doctor if you have
- diabetes or
- a history of blood clots.
You may not be able to take megestrol, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have either of the conditions listed above.
Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. Megestrol is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that megestrol is known to cause birth defects. Megestrol may cause abnormal development of the sexual organs.
Megestrol may pass into breast milk and harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take megestrol (Megace)?
Take megestrol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each pill with a full glass of water.
Shake the suspension form of megestrol well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the suspension with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular tablespoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
Store megestrol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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