Megace and Platelet count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Platelet count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Megace (megestrol acetate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Morphine, and have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Platelet count increased 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 Platelet count increased?

Platelet count increased is found to be associated with 961 drugs and 1,190 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Platelet count increased.

On Jul, 09, 2026

9,969 people reported to have side effects when taking Megace.
Among them, 20 people (0.2%) have Platelet count increased.

Could Megace cause Platelet count increased?

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who have Platelet count increased when taking Megace? *

female: 36.84 %
male: 63.16 %

What is the age of people who have Platelet count increased when taking Megace? *

What are other drugs people take besides Megace? *

What are other side effects people have besides Platelet count increased? *

Haemoglobin Decreased: 10 people, 50.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 40.00%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 7 people, 35.00%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 35.00%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 30.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 30.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 30.00%
Pain: 5 people, 25.00%
Weakness: 5 people, 25.00%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 5 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 3 people, 15.00%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 3 people, 15.00%
Tumor: 2 people, 10.00%
Cachexia (loss of weight): 2 people, 10.00%
Bladder Cancer: 2 people, 10.00%
Renal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of kidney spreads to other part): 1 person, 5.00%
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: 1 person, 5.00%
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp): 1 person, 5.00%
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 1 person, 5.00%
Cough: 1 person, 5.00%

* 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).

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