Megace and Peritonitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Peritonitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Megace (megestrol acetate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peritonitis when taking Megace. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,969 people who have side effects when taking Megace from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Megace?

Megace has active ingredients of megestrol acetate. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 10,095 Megace users. Check the latest studies of Megace.

What is Peritonitis?

Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs) is found to be associated with 1,050 drugs and 1,576 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peritonitis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

9,969 people reported to have side effects when taking Megace.
Among them, 21 people (0.21%) have Peritonitis.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Megace when they have Peritonitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Peritonitis when taking Megace? *

female: 25 %
male: 75 %

What is the age of people who have Peritonitis when taking Megace? *

What are other drugs people take besides Megace? *

What are other side effects people have besides Peritonitis? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 10 people, 47.62%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 9 people, 42.86%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 9 people, 42.86%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 9 people, 42.86%
Intestinal Obstruction: 8 people, 38.10%
Weakness: 7 people, 33.33%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 7 people, 33.33%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 33.33%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 6 people, 28.57%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 6 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 23.81%
Gastric Cancer (stomach cancer): 2 people, 9.52%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 4.76%
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency: 1 person, 4.76%
Pain: 1 person, 4.76%
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain: 1 person, 4.76%
Indigestion: 1 person, 4.76%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 4.76%
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 1 person, 4.76%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on megestrol acetate (the active ingredients of Megace) and Megace (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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