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Does MEGESTROL Cause Weight decreased? 36 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 36 reports of Weight decreased have been filed in association with MEGESTROL (Megestrol Acetate). This represents 4.9% of all adverse event reports for MEGESTROL.

36
Reports of Weight decreased with MEGESTROL
4.9%
of all MEGESTROL reports
1
Deaths
15
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Weight decreased From MEGESTROL?

Of the 36 reports, 1 (2.8%) resulted in death, 15 (41.7%) required hospitalization, and 2 (5.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Weight decreased Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MEGESTROL. However, 36 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) Nausea (32)

What Other Drugs Cause Weight decreased?

ADALIMUMAB (9,387) INFLIXIMAB (5,612) METHOTREXATE (5,432) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (5,030) RITUXIMAB (4,866) APREMILAST (4,692) PREDNISONE (4,351) LENALIDOMIDE (4,235) ETANERCEPT (3,609) SEMAGLUTIDE (3,518)

Which MEGESTROL Alternatives Have Lower Weight decreased Risk?

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

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MEGESTROL Full Profile All Weight decreased Reports All Drugs Causing Weight decreased MEGESTROL Demographics