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What do you suggest if my doctor prescribed me megestrol acetate?

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Megestrol: Did your doctor prescribe this and did he/she tell you why? If so can you please tell me what she/he told you about your need for this medicine.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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