Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Megest causes tiredness but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Take Megest as advised by your doctor. Oral tablet of Megest can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not majorly affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and improper kidney function while taking Megest.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Megest can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Megest along with diclofenac if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

ram saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Megest is a brand name of medroxyprogesterone and it comes in the form of tablet and injection. It belongs to the class of drug known as progestins. It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding), secondary amenorrhoea (absence of periods over the duration of three months or more), and endometrial hyperplasia (overgrown lining of the uterus). It is also used for contraception (a method of birth control) and off-label for the treatment of paraphilia (abnormal sexual behavior).

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Megest is used in the treatment of endometriosis which is a disorder in which tissues that form the lining of the womb grows outside the womb that causes pain and irregular periods. Megest works in endometriosis by thinning out the tissues which are responsible for causing this disorder.