Megestrol and pulmonary embolism Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Megestrol Side Effects Report #5040480-4
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 133.0 lb, was diagnosed with weight decreased and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea exacerbated, fatigue, pulmonary embolism . Megestrol dosage: 800 MG (20 ML) EVERY DAY BY MOUTH. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, PACLITAXEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #5122090-3
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2006. Male patient, weighting 169.0 lb, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma, weight decreased and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, pancreatic carcinoma metastatic, pulmonary embolism . Megestrol dosage: MEGESTROL 800 MG DAILY X 12 WEEKS PO. During the same period patient was treated with MEGESTROL ACETATE, FLUOROURACIL, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, KLONIPIN, DILAUDID, FENTANYL, EFFEXOR, QUESTRON. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #5154150-5
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 16, 2006. Male patient, weighting 169.0 lb, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma, weight decreased and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, pancreatic carcinoma, pulmonary embolism . Megestrol dosage: MEGESTROL 800 MG DAILY X 12 WEEKS ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOROURACIL, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM. Patient died on 10/06/2006.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #4854310-4
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 13, 2005. Male patient, 94 years of age, weighting 161.0 lb, was diagnosed with decreased appetite and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, pulmonary embolism , pulmonary hypertension , renal failure. Megestrol dosage: 400 MG/10 ML DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with SONNOSIDES, VERAPAMIL, TERAZOSIN, SIMVASTATIN, LISINOPRIL, HYDROPHILLIC OINTMENT, GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Megestrol Side Effects Report #5992966-3
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 26, 2008. Female patient, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with decreased appetite and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis , pulmonary embolism . Megestrol dosage: (10 ML ORAL). During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG, PREDNISONE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, BISCOLAX, MILK OF MAGNESIA, MAPAP, TUSSIN DM, LANTUS. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #4754706-5
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 25, 2005. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 204.0 lb, was diagnosed with appetite disorder and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dementia , hypercoagulation, neoplasm malignant, pulmonary embolism . Megestrol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SENNOSIDES, ASPIRIN, FELODIPINE, NORTRIPTYLINE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ATTENOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #5248709-4
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with appetite disorder and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis , pulmonary embolism , vaginal haemorrhage. Megestrol dosage: 800 MG QDAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with MEGESTROL ACETATE, MEGESTROL ACETATE, REMERON, MARINOL, LASIX, COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/24/2006.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #6066338-X
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 21, 2009. Female patient was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis , pulmonary embolism . Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #6067829-8
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 21, 2009. Female patient was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis , pulmonary embolism . Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Megestrol Side Effects Report #6067837-7
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 21, 2009. Female patient was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis , pulmonary embolism . Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #6067838-9
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 21, 2009. Female patient was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deep vein thrombosis , pulmonary embolism . Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.