Megace being discontinued

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I went to the surgery today to fill my 40mg scrip for Megace and was told it’s been discontinued. 40mg is the dose for hot flush symptoms and has worked very well for me. I rang my local Boots and they have some so shall hotfoot it down there tomorrow. Bristol Myers told me they are only making the 160mg size tablet. Oh and there is a liquid available in Ireland! And if my GP cares to contact their Netherlands office they can get the 40mg there!!

What a nuisance. Now I have to research and ask my onc. what will be a suitable replacement. I lost 2 years of my life on Venlafaxine so shan’t touch that again. Has anybody tried Provera?
Thanks for listening to Mrs Grumps

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Hello SueBee

That’s a nuisance - I was thinking of trying Megace. I’m on Venlafaxine which I think may reduce the number of sweats and flushes I get but I still get some horrible ones.

There’s also Clonidine which didn’t seem to work for me although I don’t believe I gave it long enough. However I’ve read here that some people find it very helpful.

Take care
Anthi x