Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Megestrol as follows: Megestrol, 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. Megestrol [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Megestrol as follows: Do not take megestrol, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of megestrol. 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 megestrol. Megestrol use in expectant mothers could harm the unborn baby and result in birth defects. So, megestrol use should be avoided during [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Megestrol as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Megestrol, 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. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Megestrol as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Megestrol use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with megestrol, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Megestrol as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. 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. This medication can induce some nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and [...]