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Does MEGESTROL Cause Depression? 8 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 8 reports of Depression have been filed in association with MEGESTROL (Megestrol Acetate). This represents 1.1% of all adverse event reports for MEGESTROL.

8
Reports of Depression with MEGESTROL
1.1%
of all MEGESTROL reports
0
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From MEGESTROL?

Of the 8 reports, 1 (12.5%) required hospitalization.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Depression is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for MEGESTROL.

What Other Side Effects Does MEGESTROL Cause?

Dementia alzheimer's type (96) Malignant neoplasm progression (63) Off label use (54) Death (47) Adrenal insufficiency (44) Pulmonary embolism (40) Deep vein thrombosis (39) Weight increased (37) Fatigue (36) Weight decreased (36)

What Other Drugs Cause Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which MEGESTROL Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

MEGESTROL vs MEGLUMINE MEGESTROL vs MELATONIN MEGESTROL vs MELOXICAM MEGESTROL vs MELPERONE MEGESTROL vs MELPHALAN

Related Pages

MEGESTROL Full Profile All Depression Reports All Drugs Causing Depression MEGESTROL Demographics