Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Megestrol as follows: Your physician could change the dose of megestrol, based on the relief obtained or side-effects developed. Stress, developing any infection, and deterioration of overall health can mandate dose changes on megestrol. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, to update on the relief from symptoms and obtain an overall status on health. Be accommodative to the plan of dose changes, until you [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Megestrol as follows: Secondary to steroid activity megestrol has, the medication carries the risk of feedback inhibition on the secretion of steroid hormones from the adrenal gland, thus resulting in adrenal insufficiency. Individuals can present with severe muscle weakness, fatigue, mood changes, depression, episodes of low blood pressure, dizziness and confusion, and shock. Closely monitor and report to your physician regarding any of these findings, for a [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Megestrol as follows: Megestrol intake, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Megestrol as follows: Do not discontinue taking the medication without your physician’s consult, as you failed to see the desired result immediately after taking the medication. Continue taking megestrol as ordered, even if your symptoms are under control. Abrupt discontinuation on megestrol intake can result in progression of tumor growth, if megestrol is being taken to inhibit the tumor growth in endometrial and breast tissues. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Megestrol as follows: Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Megestrol can induce some nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help [...]