Drug interactions
Maitake + Megestrol
Severity: Minor
Maitake and Megestrol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Maitake has only in vitro and animal evidence of antitumor activity. There is no established clinical interaction with megestrol.
What this interaction means in plain words
Maitake and Megestrol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; speculative additive antitumor effect.
What to do
No action beyond awareness is required. Record supplement use in the medication history.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Maitake with Megestrol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Maitake and Megestrol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Maitake has only in vitro and animal evidence of antitumor activity. There is no established clinical interaction with megestrol.
How serious is the interaction between Maitake and Megestrol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action beyond awareness is required. Record supplement use in the medication history.
What other medicines interact with Megestrol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Megestrol with, for example, Dofetilide, Insulin degludec / insulin aspart, Insulin degludec-insulin aspart. The full list is on the Megestrol page.
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