Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
Megestrol Acetate (Megace) for Weight Gain
Street names: megestrol, Megace, megestrol acetate, megace ES
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Substantial appetite increase
- Weight gain (largely fat, not muscle)
- Fluid retention
⚠Key risks
- Blood clots (DVT, pulmonary embolism) — a serious, documented risk
- Adrenal suppression with long use
- Fluid retention strains the heart
- Increases fat mass rather than lean mass
- Sometimes misused in bodybuilding and 'curves' communities
✚Overdose signs
- Swollen painful leg (clot warning)
- Shortness of breath (emergency — possible pulmonary embolism)
- Sudden weight gain from fluid
Category comparison — Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megestrol Acetate (Megace) for Weight Gain | Prescription only | Blood clots (DVT, pulmonary embolism) — a serious, documented risk; Adrenal suppression with long use | Prescription-only |
| Somatropin (Human Growth Hormone) | Rx-only; Schedule III/IV equivalent in most regions | Counterfeit rate near total — independent tests find most 'HGH' is hCG, IGF, or nothing; Real GH at abuse doses: insulin resistance, carpal tunnel, organ growth (acromegaly features) | ~$2–$10 per IU grey-market |
| Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar) | Rx-only — not controlled | Post-finasteride syndrome reports — persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, brain fog in a subset of users (debated but documented); Must be taken daily; gains reverse within a year of stopping | ~$0.30–$2 per tablet |
| Dutasteride (Avodart) | Rx-only — not controlled | Same post-finasteride-spectrum concerns, potentially stronger (broader 5-alpha-reduction blockade); Long half-life — weeks to clear; sides persist longer if they occur | ~$0.40–$2 per capsule grey-market generics |
| Exemestane (Aromasin) | Rx-only — not controlled | Joint pain, low-mood and libido crash if estrogen goes too low; Bone density loss with long use | ~$1–$3 per 25 mg tablet grey-market |
| Letrozole (Femara) | Rx-only — not controlled | Estrogen 'crash': crippling joint pain, depression, zero libido; Bone density loss | ~$1–$4 per 2.5 mg tablet grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Megestrol Acetate (Megace) for Weight Gain look like?
Oral suspension or tablets; a synthetic progestin hormone approved to treat appetite loss and wasting in cancer and AIDS patients.
What are the signs of a Megestrol Acetate (Megace) for Weight Gain overdose?
Swollen painful leg (clot warning); Shortness of breath (emergency — possible pulmonary embolism); Sudden weight gain from fluid Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Blood clots (DVT, pulmonary embolism) — a serious, documented risk Dependence can develop with regular use.
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