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Megace vs. Megace ES

Megestrol oral tablet is a progestin medication used to help relieve symptoms in people with advanced breast or endometrial (uterine) cancer that can’t be removed or has spread to other parts of the body. It’s a type of palliative treatment, which focuses on improving quality of life rather than curing the cancer. The dose is usually taken by mouth two to four times a day. Side effects include weight gain, increased appetite, and vaginal bleeding.

• Palliative treatment for advanced breast or endometrial (uterine) cancers when other treatments aren’t working, surgery isn’t possible, or the cancer has spread

• Weight gain
• Increased appetite
• High blood sugar

• Blood clots
• Harm to unborn baby
• Lower adrenal gland function
• Diabetes

Megestrol oral suspension is an appetite enhancer used to treat low appetite, cachexia (wasting), or unexplained significant weight loss in adults with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It works by boosting your appetite and helping with weight gain. The usual dose is 625 mg to 800 mg taken by mouth every day. Common side effects include diarrhea, erectile dysfunction, and rash. The brand name Megace ES has been discontinued, but the generic version is still available.

• Low appetite, cachexia (wasting), or unexplained significant weight loss in adults with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

• Diarrhea (6-15%)
• Erectile dysfunction (4-14%)
• Rash (2-12%)
• Passing gas (up to 10%)
• Headache (up to 10%)
• High blood pressure (up to 8%)
• Weakness (2-6%)
• Fever (1-6%)
• Trouble sleeping (up to 6%)
• High blood sugar (up to 6%)
• Pain (up to 6%)
• Vomiting (up to 6%)

• Blood clots
• Harm to unborn baby
• Lower adrenal gland function
• Diabetes