General Actions (Not specific medical benefits for the user)

Core Action	Mechanism
Potent Appetite Stimulation	Works directly to increase the desire to eat, significantly helping patients overcome drug-induced or disease-related anorexia.
Promotes Weight Gain	By increasing caloric intake and possibly affecting metabolism, the medication helps patients to gain and maintain body weight, often improving fat mass.
Improves Quality of Life	Addressing appetite loss and weight management are crucial components of palliative and supportive care, improving the patient's strength and overall well-being.
Effective for Chronic Wasting	Specifically indicated and effective for treating severe and chronic weight loss associated with long-term, debilitating illnesses.

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⚠️ Important Safety Note: Prescription Medication

Apetiz (Megestrol Acetate) is a potent prescription medication. It must be used under the supervision of a physician due to its hormonal nature and potential for serious side effects.

• Thromboembolism Risk: Megestrol can increase the risk of blood clots (thromboembolic events).⁶

• Adrenal Suppression: Long-term or high-dose use can suppress the adrenal glands.⁷

• Diabetes/Fluid Retention: It can also affect blood sugar levels and cause fluid retention.⁸

This medication should only be taken exactly as prescribed