Periactin Long Term
3 Topics FoundMy mother ( 60 years) has been given Practin syrup as a supplement. What are the side effects during short term and long term usage. ## Please tell me about practin syrup. What the side-fect? ## Hello, Based on my research, Practin contains the active ingredient Cyproheptadine. Cyproheptadine is also sold under the brand name Periactin and is a first-generation antihistamine with additional anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and local anesthetic properties. Indications: Cyproheptadine is used to treat allergic reactions (specifically hay fever). Has shown effectiveness in the treatment of nightmares including nightmares related to post traumatic stress disorder. Has been used in the management of moderate to severe cases of serotonin syndrome (a complex of symptoms associated with the u...
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Im 29 years old. My weight is 50kg, ## I'm not aware of any injections (aside from steroids) that can smaller people gain weight. Someone else in another thread here actually had a similar issue, but recommended trying Periactin (cyproheptadine). Apparently long term use of the drug can stimulate the appetite and may lead to weight gain, which is helpful for underweight people. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Periactin Details Overall, if you are a smaller person who wishes to gain weight, in my honest opinion your best bet is to follow a proper diet and exercise regimen. Even doing that, some people are just naturally small, so your weight may or may not change that significantly. I hope this info helps! ## Hi, my name is Christy. I am 32 yrs. old and have2 kids....
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periactive gain well pills ## Can i take the pill even though i have a heart murmur? and didn't speak with my doctor? and would i get any side effect from it which i should be concern? ## Periactin is not actually intended to be used to gain weight and you shouldn't use it for that, unless your doctor has specially instructed you to do so. It contains the active ingredient Cyproheptadine, which is an antihistamine, weight gain is just a side effect that it may cause with long-term use. You also will likely not keep the appetite increase and weight gain once you stop taking it. It also causes the risk of other serious side effects. Learn more Cyproheptadine details here. And no, if you have a heart condition, you shouldn't take anything without your doctor's approval. Are...
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