Description: It is used in contraception. Megestrol is a progestational agent or a synthetic form of the female sex hormone progesterone. It works by decreasing the estrogen secretion and to some extent by direct cytotoxic effect on tumor cells.
Side Effects: Adrenal insufficiency, Rash, Vaginal discharge, Headache, Dizziness, Back pain, Increased appetite, Pain in extremity, Decreased libido, Abdominal distension, Cushing syndrome, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Nausea, Edema, Abdominal pain
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