It's worked for a year, but with declining health, Dr not recommending anymore.
93 year old mother was taken off after gaining over 20 pounds. Within a few days, declining appetite. Still eating 1 good meal. Then hospitalized for another ischemic stroke, mild heart attack (first) and a UTI.
Dementia & confusion is worse, has been lethargic, sometimes hard to understand her speech. No interest in anything.
Logically, I agree with Dr., but somehow it doesn't seem right, yet. I have to be certain of this so I can live with the decision.
I always believed by the time someone reaches their 80's or 90's, let them eat what they want. If they want ice cream for breakfast, ask if they want one scoop or two. My parents loved their sweets :)
Megace - to me - is a more overarching medication best for those with a much more serious health situation. Megace seems to be standard prescription for anyone with AIDS or with anorexia from a cancer; or has aggressive breast / uterine cancers as Megace is a hormone based drug. I’ve had friends with AIDS and Megace did help push off the wasting of muscle mass that happens with AIDS when they don’t eat. Imo it’s a much more serious drug for a more serious condition than loosing appetite due to aging.
Theres a lot of articles out on both drugs.
I'd suggest you read several and speak with her doc about trying another approach.
If you don’t mind me asking, just how much is the Megace costing per 30 day supply and is mom on Megace or it’s generic??
Sorry it took me a while to reply.
I'm thinking it may not be good for my mother's kidneys.
It worked quite well for my mother- she did get her appetite back. The med was used short term.