"i had lost about 40 pounds before i started taking megestrol. i am a big eater, my body just never gained the weight. the drs had tried other medications, but none of them worked. on oct 13, 2016, i went to the dr and she prescribed me the megestrol. i had lost too much weight. about 3 weeks later, i had a drs appointment &amp; had gained about 10 pounds !!! i was so happy. i finished up the rest of my prescription and went for the checkup i was to have a month after taking it. the dr was very pleased with the results. she wrote out another prescription with refills and i plan to keep taking it. it is the only thing that has worked for me &amp; is the generic form. try it"