It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Linmegestrol before taking it.
What is Linmegestrol
Treating symptoms of advanced cancer of the breast or uterus. It should not be used in place of surgery, radiation treatments, or chemotherapy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Linmegestrol is a progesterone hormone. Exactly how it works to treat the symptoms of cancer is unknown.
Important safety information:
Linmegestrol may reduce the amount of natural steroid your body makes. This may occur while you take Linmegestrol or after you stop taking it. Tell your doctor right away if you notice symptoms such as fainting or severe or unusual weakness, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. You may need to take a corticosteroid, especially if you experience a period of physical stress (eg, major infection, surgery, injury).
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Linmegestrol before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Linmegestrol is not intended for use in the prevention of weight loss.
Breakthrough bleeding may occur in women taking Linmegestrol. Contact your doctor if you experience unusual or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
Linmegestrol may raise your blood sugar. High blood sugar may make you feel confused, drowsy, or thirsty. It can also make you flush, breathe faster, or have a fruit-like breath odor. If these symptoms occur, tell your doctor right away.
Diabetes patients - Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Linmegestrol should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
If you may become pregnant, you must use an effective form of birth control while you take Linmegestrol. If you have questions about effective birth control, talk with your doctor.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Linmegestrol if you are pregnant. It may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. Linmegestrol is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Linmegestrol.
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Linmegestrol side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, numbness, or tingling; calf or leg pain, swelling, redness, or tenderness; chest pain; confusion; coughing up blood; decreased sexual desire or ability; depression; difficult or painful urination; enlarged breasts in men; hot flashes; inability to control urination; irregular heartbeat; nausea; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness or light-headedness; severe or persistent headache; shortness of breath; signs of infection (eg, fever, chills, sore throat); swelling of the hands, ankles, legs, or feet; unusual thoughts; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes; vomiting.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Linmegestrol medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
ADV-CARE PHARMACY
40 mg
100
$127.83
Canada, UK
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Can Linmegestrol be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Linmegestrol?
Use Linmegestrol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Linmegestrol by mouth with or without food.
Linmegestrol must be taken for at least 2 months to determine its effectiveness. Do not stop taking Linmegestrol without checking with your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Linmegestrol, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Linmegestrol.
Who should not take Linmegestrol?
Some medical conditions may interact with Linmegestrol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are able to become pregnant
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have endocrine problems, diabetes or high blood sugar, kidney problems, mental or mood problems, an infection, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or certain stomach or bowel problems that affect how you absorb nutrients
if you have any other type of cancer
if you have a history of blood clots (eg, in the lungs or legs) or stroke
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Linmegestrol. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Rifamycins (eg, rifampin) because they may decrease megestrol's effectiveness
Dofetilide because the risk of its side effects, including irregular heartbeat, may be increased by Linmegestrol
Indinavir because its effectiveness may be decreased by Linmegestrol
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Linmegestrol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Linmegestrol be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Linmegestrol be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Linmegestrol, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Linmegestrol. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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