Marinol vs megace

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Avatar f tn If there is still no improvement then medicines like megestrol (i.e., Megace) and dronabinol (i.e., Marinol) can be taken.For that a prescription and consultation of a doctor are mandatory. Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how your son is doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.
Avatar n tn t get a doctor to prescribe me xanax, but they will prescribe alprolozam? Also, how do I get a doctor to prescribe Marinol? I am in constant pain -again due to Fibromyalgia. Marijuana is the only thing that helps me. I've had hundreds of different prescriptions and treatments over the last 17 years and nothing but a massage, hot tub, and Marijuana help ease my non-stop pain.
Avatar f tn Look into (ask) about Megace ES (http://www.megacees.com/megace-es.html) it's supposedly a better version of the original Megace with less dosage needed, etc.
Avatar n tn I have had a weight loss in the last year and a half, and recently, after much testing to make sure there was nothing else wrong, was put on megace. I went on line to look into megace and there was some mention of progesterone. I have only taken the 1tsp. dose for two days now. I was planning to call my gyn. dr. tomorrow regarding this matter. Do I have reason to not take megace? Is there progesterone in it? Could it trigger another cancer problem. Thank you.
551683 tn?1220656108 Hi Karen, I wanted to copy and paste the information I gave Jonzbeach regarding Bioidentical Progesterone vs. Synthetic Progesterone ....In that case, Jonz was asking about Megace.... Now, I don't know much about how Progesterone is used in women NOT in Menopause since I only have studied it with regards to how helpful it is in Peri- and Post- menopausal women.
Avatar m tn Medicare coverage depends on doctor's DIAGNOSIS which must be "cachexia related to cancer" along with dose not exceeding FDA label maximum for the diagnosis. I do not know the FDA rules. The "alternative" is just dronabinol, the generic name of marinol. Marinol is synthetic THC, an oil/liquid at room temp, but provided as gel tabs which must be kept refrigerated. Marinol is NOT the CBD discussed on TV for kids.
415684 tn?1257329318 I am on 800 mg of megace in two daily doses. Anyway, I read that it is used to treat some forms of cancer, but I am receiving it purely to stimulate my appetite due to significant weight loss. I hate the idea of taking steroids and synthetic hormones, but I am putting up with it as it is what is going to get me off of my current 12 hours of TPN nightly and fatten me up so I can resume my chemo. I hate being hooked up to a pump in my own home.
Avatar n tn She has had anemia which she is now requiring procrit injections. She had a false pregnancy after the surgery and was on megace for a week. She ate and drank good while on the megace. Since she has been on Procrit and also a oral vitamin she hasnt been eating as well. I guess my question is are dogs able to recover from this stuff. She had elevated alk phos and after three more days of IV fluids at a higher rate her creatinine and alk phos came down a couple of points.
Avatar m tn I want and need to stop smoking pot but want to avoid the w/d's, need to work etc. It's my understanding Marinol can ease the symptoms considerably. Anyone know how to get it? I tried going to the Dr but he would not prescribe it off-label. Any suggestions?
Avatar m tn I took 1 2.5 mg Marinol cap about 2 weeks ago. I don't do drugs. The pill was taken by mistake. Am I positive for THC?
Avatar f tn I've read about some people diagnosed with ADD taking marinol as a form of medication. I was wondering what effects it would have when taken with adderall, or as a replacement for other meds. What sort of side effects, and/or lack of side effects to make other meds more effective.
163305 tn?1333668571 There's a form of marijuana in pill form... it's called MARINOL (Dronabinol). I was put on it when I lost 40lbs as a side-effect of taking another medication. The side-effect of MARINOL, is that it gives you the munchies and MAKES you want to eat. Gained the weight back slowly, and stopped taking it. Makes me wonder why they went all-out, and went the actual marijuana route, instead of trying MARINOL first.
Avatar f tn Is it of your opinion that Marinol can be an alternative drug to treat Multiple Sclerosis? I cannot handle shots, and I know there are many side effects from the shots.
Avatar m tn My dad takes oxycodone 15mg/ oxycontin 20mg/ marinol 2.5mg/ and ibuprofen 220mg Marinol is synthetic marijuana and it is doing wonders for his back pain. But if this is the case then shouldn't he theoretically be able to go off of the oxy's? I am so confused. Doctors don't tell me about liver or kidney protection and that is one of my first concerns.
Avatar f tn Talk to the doctor. Megace is one drug that can stimulate the appetite ..
Avatar m tn I have been treated for Chronic pain post Cancers and therapies, and I am very tolerant to any Opiates. I would like to try using Marinol (synthetic THC) for pain; it helped my pain as well as my nausea when I went through my Stem-cell Transplant. I am in Athens, GA; does anyone know of a doctor willing to prescribe this medicine for pain (when you have not been diagnosed with a cancer...yet?
Avatar f tn Is Marinol pills good to use in kids who have seizures from Chiari malformation type 1
Avatar n tn He has finished his 1st line chemo in March at that time the cancer was responded very well with the chemo but it was relapse and his CEA up again. His appetite is very good we give him vitamin and megace for his appetite (prescriptions only). You may ask your Dr about Megace to increase appetite. I hope this help. Cheers!
Avatar m tn I have liver cirrhosis and when I became ill, my doctor prescribed Marinol for weight gain. I had lost 85 lbs and gained 30 pounds with this treatment. My doctor discontinued the Marinol and my weight decreased. I am 6'2" tall and am considering smoking marijuana to achieve the weight gain I am comfortable with. Will this method injure my liver further or have no real effects to it?
Avatar n tn Try getting her doctor to prescribe megace it is a liquid stuff they can give her to take to cause her to feel hungry it doesn't have bad side effects Try it and also try offering her foods that she really likes joyce559