Biggie size. Extra-value meals. America has become a society that, according to the CDC, promotes eating more food, eating unhealthy food and being inactive. It has led to an obesity problem. But for some, such as those stricken by illness, overeating isn't the problem--undereating is. There are a million and one things out there that can cause a person to lose his appetite. Certain conditions, treatments and medications can all impact appetite. But there are medications out there that stimulate the appetite, helping some get the vital nutrients they need to get better.
Marinol
Marinol is used to stimulate the appetites of those suffering from anorexia and the nausea and vomiting brought on by chemotherapy treatment. As a capsule, the drug should be administered twice daily, before lunch and dinner, with 5 mg the recommended starting dose. Dosage can be upped to 20 mg as long as no side effects are indicated.
Megace
Megace, also known as megestrol, is the synthetic version of the naturally occurring steroid progesterone. Taken as an oral suspension, megace is used as an appetite stimulant for those with anorexia and cachexia and to help counter sudden weight loss brought on by acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The recommended initial dose is 800 mg per day, and the bottle should be shaken before administering.
Omnitrope (Somatropin)
Omnitrope, otherwise known as somatropin, is a man-made growth hormone primarily used to help children grow taller. But it is also taken by people with AIDS, short bowel syndrome and anorexia to help them gain weight. Although by definition it is not an appetite stimulant, it is used as such.
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