Megestrol and asthenia Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Megestrol Side Effects Report #5880067-4
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2008. Female patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with weight control  and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, abdominal pain upper, asthenia, back pain , confusional state, convulsion, delirium, delusion, dyspnoea. Megestrol dosage: 2 TEASPOONSFUL BY MOUTH DAILY (10ML). Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #4777505-7
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 29, 2005. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 89.00 lb, was diagnosed with increased appetite and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, asthenia, balance disorder, fall , feeling abnormal, hip fracture, humerus fracture, impatience, joint dislocation. Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/20/2005.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #6061462-X
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 29, 2009. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, hyperkalaemia, metabolic acidosis. Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #5909972-7
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 22, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with decreased appetite and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal insufficiency, asthenia, breath sounds abnormal, cachexia, cardiac murmur, cognitive disorder, condition aggravated, cough, delirium. Megestrol dosage: 400 MG;QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Megestrol Side Effects Report #5948786-9
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with decreased appetite and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal insufficiency, asthenia, breath sounds abnormal, cachexia, cardiac murmur, cerebral atrophy, cognitive disorder, cough, delirium. Megestrol dosage: 400 MG;QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #4854165-8
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2005. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 89.00 lb, was diagnosed with decreased appetite and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, asthenia, balance disorder, fall , hip fracture, humerus fracture, impatience, joint dislocation. Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/20/2005.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #6017240-0
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Dec 05, 2008. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage iii and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal insufficiency, altered state of consciousness, asthenia, cerebellar syndrome, gait disturbance, hyperkalaemia, hyponatraemia, neoplasm progression, pericardial effusion. Megestrol dosage: (160 MG BID) ;. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #4906024-X
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2006. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 89.00 lb, was diagnosed with appetite disorder and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, anger, asthenia, balance disorder, dizziness , fall , hip fracture, humerus fracture, impatience. Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/20/2005.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #5351317-8
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 01, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with appetite disorder and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal insufficiency, asthenia, hypotension, nausea , portal vein thrombosis. Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Megestrol Side Effects Report #4830035-6
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2005. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 89.00 lb, was diagnosed with anorexia, weight decreased and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, agitation, anger, asthenia, balance disorder, dizziness , fall , hip fracture. Megestrol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MEGESTROL ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/20/2005.