Megace and Prostate cancer - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Prostate cancer is reported as a side effect among people who take Megace (megestrol acetate), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Aspirin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Prostate cancer 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 Prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is found to be associated with 998 drugs and 1,209 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Prostate cancer.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 01, 2026

9,969 people reported to have side effects when taking Megace.
Among them, 36 people (0.36%) have Prostate cancer.

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Megace when they have Prostate cancer? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Megace? *

What are other side effects people have besides Prostate cancer? *

Pain: 24 people, 66.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 21 people, 58.33%
Injury: 21 people, 58.33%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 20 people, 55.56%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 20 people, 55.56%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 19 people, 52.78%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 18 people, 50.00%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 17 people, 47.22%
Rashes (redness): 17 people, 47.22%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 17 people, 47.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 9 people, 25.00%
Weakness: 4 people, 11.11%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 4 people, 11.11%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 3 people, 8.33%
Constipation: 3 people, 8.33%
Breakthrough Pain: 2 people, 5.56%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 5.56%
Depression: 2 people, 5.56%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 5.56%
Cachexia (loss of weight): 1 person, 2.78%

* 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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