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Expert advice for Megest Tablet

Swallow each tablet whole. Take your tablets at the same time each day. Treatment may be required for 8 to 10 weeks before any effect can be found.
Do not take medroxyprogesterone If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to medroxyprogesterone or other similar hormone  medicines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Avoid smoking while you are taking this medicine. Smoking greatly increases your risk of blood clots.
This medicine can pass into body fluids (including urine, feces, vomit, semen, vaginal fluid). Patients and caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers. Wash hands before and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry.
Body fluids should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. Use condoms during sexual activity to avoid exposure to body fluids.
Avoid becoming pregnant while being treated with medroxyprogesterone.

Q. Is Megest a hormone or a bioidentical hormone or a steroid?
Megest is a medicine which contains a synthetic, steroid hormone similar to but not same as progesterone, so, it is a non-bio-identical hormone.

Q. Can I take Megest with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Megest can be taken with paracetamol (acetaminophen). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Megest cause ovulation or stops ovulation?
Megest prevents follicular maturation and stops ovulation.

Q. Does Megest expire?
Yes, like any other medicine, Megest has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.

Q. Is Megest a birth control pill?
Yes, Megest can be used as a contraceptive, a birth control pill. However, it should be used only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Megest safe?
Megest is safe if used in doses as prescribed by your gynecologist or physician for a prescribed duration.

Q. Does Megest make you bleed?
Megest can cause prolonged bleeding when used immediately after delivery or termination of pregnancy. Please consult your physician if you are experiencing prolonged bleeding while taking Megest.

Q. Does Megest make you sleepy?
Megest does not make you sleepy, rather it causes insomnia (inability to sleep), which is an uncommon side effect with its use. In case you feel sleepy while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can the use of Megest cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a very common side effect of Megest. Please consult your physician if you are experiencing weight gain while taking Megest.

Q. Can the use of Megest cause acne?
Yes, acne is a common side effect seen with the use of Megest. Please consult your gynecologist or physician if you have acne while taking Megest.

Q. Does the use of Megest cause constipation?
No, constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Megest. Please discuss with your physician if you experience constipation while taking Megest.

Q. Can I take Megest with birth control pills?
Megest itself is a birth control pill. Please consult your gynecologist or physician before taking it with other birth control pills.

Q. Can I take Megest with ibuprofen?
Megest can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.