Megestrol and respiratory acidosis Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Megestrol Side Effects Report #5885827-1
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 15, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with increased appetite and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal insufficiency, respiratory acidosis. Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #5891525-0
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 18, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with increased appetite and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal insufficiency, cardiac murmur, delirium, hypotension, pneumonia , respiratory acidosis, sinus tachycardia. Megestrol dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #5992008-X
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 04, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with decreased appetite, pneumonia , adrenal insufficiency and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac murmur, cough, delirium, dyspnoea, respiratory acidosis, secondary adrenocortical insufficiency, sinus tachycardia. Megestrol dosage: 400MG. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOFLOXACIN, DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Megestrol Side Effects Report #6016948-0
Megestrol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 10, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with anorexia, malnutrition and was treated with Megestrol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adrenal insufficiency, hypotension, respiratory acidosis, sinus tachycardia. Megestrol dosage: (400 MG). During the same period patient was treated with MEGESTROL ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.