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Medications used to help you gain weight are often prescribed for loss of appetite caused by conditions such as cancer, HIV, and other chronic conditions. They work by stimulating appetite and may also reduce nausea. promoting weight gain through different mechanisms. Megestrol (Megace ES) comes as an oral liquid. Dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) comes in oral capsules or a liquid. Growth hormone analogs, such as somatropin (Serostim), are typically administered as injections. These options provide various ways to help you gain weight gain effectively.

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MEGESTROL treats loss of appetite and weight loss in people with chronic conditions. This medication is a progestin hormone.
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DRONABINOL prevents and treats nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. It is prescribed when other medications have not worked. It may also be used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in patients with chronic conditions. It belongs to a group of medications called cannabinoids.
Serostim (somatropin) is an expensive drug used to treat HIV-wasting syndrome. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. Serostim is only available as a brand drug. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Syndros

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DRONABINOL prevents and treats nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. It is prescribed when other medications have not worked. It may also be used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in patients with chronic conditions. It belongs to a group of medications called cannabinoids.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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