Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Megace as follows: Megace, secondary to the steroid activity it has, can result in retention of fluid. This can lead to elevated blood pressure, headache, dizziness, edema with swelling of hands and feet, and weight gain. This can be a serious issue, especially in individuals with history of poorly controlled hypertension.  Acutely elevated blood pressure in these individuals can significantly increase the risk for development of stroke. Megace [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Megace as follows: Megace intake can result in elevated blood sugars. Diabetic individuals, especially with history of poorly controlled blood sugars can be at increased risk for episodes of severe hyperglycemia, secondary to Megace intake. Individuals can present with symptoms of hyperglycemia such as, episodes of confusion, dry mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, dry skin, and blurred vision. Megace could be avoided or used with extreme [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Megace as follows: Do not take Megace, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Megace. In the event of an allergic response with this medication, report to your physician or other health care personnel, regarding your safety with continuing on intake of Megace. Megace use in expectant mothers could harm the unborn baby and result in birth defects. So, Megace use should be avoided during [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Megace as follows: Sexual side-effects Megace intake by individuals in active reproductive age group carries the risk of reducing sexual interest and performance. Women in reproductive age group can also present with menstrual irregularities, such as, abnormally increased volume of bleeding and unpredictable breakthrough bleeding. Metabolic side-effects Megace intake by diabetic individuals can result in poor blood sugar control and episodes of hyperglycemia. Diabetic individuals taking Megace [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Megace as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Megace, secondary to the steroid activity it has, can result in retention of fluid. This can lead to elevated blood pressure, headache, dizziness, edema with swelling of hands and feet, and weight gain. This can be a serious issue, especially in individuals with history of hypertension.  Acutely elevated blood pressure in these individuals can significantly increase the risk for development of stroke. [...]