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MEGESTROL vs MELOXICAM: Which Drug Is Safer?

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MEGESTROL vs MELOXICAM: Safety Overview

Metric MEGESTROL MELOXICAM
Total FAERS Reports 731 8,661
Deaths Reported 77 1,042
Death Rate 10.5% 12.0%
Hospitalizations 174 2,502
Average Patient Age 59.8 yrs 57.6 yrs
% Female Patients 55.8% 72.7%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 13, 2000
Manufacturer Bryant Ranch Prepack Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued