Megestrol ACETATE Tablet Progestins Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- High Blood Pressure
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Gas
- Nausea
- The Inability To Have An Erection
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Anemia
- Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- An Increased Need To Urinate Often
- An Infection
- An Infection Due To The Fungus Candida
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Dry Mouth
- Excessive Saliva Production
- Fever
- Generalized Weakness
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Urinary Tract Infection
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Clot In The Lung
- Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Test Results
- An Enlarged Liver
- Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
- Cardiomyopathy, A Disease Of The Heart Muscle
- Chest Pain
- Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
- High Blood Sugar
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Mental Status Changes
- Seizures
- Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
- Trouble Breathing
- Tumor Flare Reaction
- Visible Water Retention
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
- Cough
- Enlarged Breasts
- Excessive Sweating
- Hair Loss
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
- Itching
- Numbness
- Pain
- Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
- Problems Thinking Clearly
- Throat Irritation
- Toxic Amblyopia, A Loss Of Vision
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