Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-dofetilide

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-indinavir

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-adrenal gland problems
-history of blood clots of the legs, lungs, or other parts of the body
-diabetes
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-stroke
-an unusual or allergic reaction to megestrol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Continue taking this medicine even if you feel better. It may take 2 months of regular use before you know if this medicine is working for your condition.

This medicine can cause birth defects. Do not get pregnant while taking this drug. Females with child-bearing potential will need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this medicine. Use an effective method of birth control while you are taking this medicine. If you think that you might be pregnant talk to your doctor right away.

If you have diabetes, this medicine may affect blood sugar levels. Check your blood sugar and talk to your doctor or health care professional if you notice changes.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at controlled room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from heat above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.