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Does MEGESTROL Cause Eating disorder? 6 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 6 reports of Eating disorder have been filed in association with MEGESTROL (Megestrol Acetate). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for MEGESTROL.

6
Reports of Eating disorder with MEGESTROL
0.8%
of all MEGESTROL reports
1
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Eating disorder From MEGESTROL?

Of the 6 reports, 1 (16.7%) resulted in death, 2 (33.3%) required hospitalization, and 1 (16.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Eating disorder Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MEGESTROL. However, 6 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Eating disorder?

ARIPIPRAZOLE (748) METHOTREXATE (466) METFORMIN (376) AMLODIPINE (345) ATORVASTATIN (328) ADALIMUMAB (324) SECUKINUMAB (320) ASPIRIN (318) OCTREOTIDE (313) ESOMEPRAZOLE (304)

Which MEGESTROL Alternatives Have Lower Eating disorder Risk?

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

Related Pages

MEGESTROL Full Profile All Eating disorder Reports All Drugs Causing Eating disorder MEGESTROL Demographics