Megestrol acetate and Pneumothorax - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumothorax is reported as a side effect among people who take Megestrol acetate (megestrol acetate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Faslodex, and have Blood magnesium decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumothorax when taking Megestrol acetate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,359 people who have side effects when taking Megestrol acetate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Megestrol acetate?

Megestrol acetate has active ingredients of megestrol acetate. It is often used in appetite - decreased. eHealthMe is studying from 5,427 Megestrol acetate users. Check the latest studies of Megestrol acetate.

What is Pneumothorax?

Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung) is found to be associated with 1,232 drugs and 1,346 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumothorax.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

5,359 people reported to have side effects when taking Megestrol acetate.
Among them, 28 people (0.52%) have Pneumothorax.

Could Megestrol acetate cause Pneumothorax?

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Megestrol acetate when they have Pneumothorax? *

What is the gender of people who have Pneumothorax when taking Megestrol acetate? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Pneumothorax when taking Megestrol acetate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Megestrol acetate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumothorax? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 13 people, 46.43%
Depression: 10 people, 35.71%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 10 people, 35.71%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 35.71%
Weakness: 10 people, 35.71%
Compression Fracture (fracture due to pressure caused by injury): 9 people, 32.14%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 9 people, 32.14%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 9 people, 32.14%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 9 people, 32.14%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 32.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Blood Magnesium Decreased: 7 people, 25.00%
Pain: 6 people, 21.43%
Depression: 5 people, 17.86%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 5 people, 17.86%
Hiv Infection: 4 people, 14.29%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 14.29%
Clostridium Difficile Colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection): 4 people, 14.29%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 14.29%
Haemoglobin Abnormal: 4 people, 14.29%
Cough: 4 people, 14.29%

* 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 Megestrol acetate) and Megestrol acetate (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?

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