Question 1

what is a good appetite stimulant? i can not maintain a healthy appetite and apparently a prescription is needed for periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride)?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: I would try a strong course of aerobic exercise. This has the natural function of stimulating your appetite. If still persists see your doctor.Good luck.

Question 2

i've completely lost my appetite since being on adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) 45mg a day. is it safe to take periactin with it to help increase my appetite?

Accepted Answer

Why are you on Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?: It is never a good idea to follow one drugs complications with taking another drug which will only lead to taking another drug. Who put you on Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and why? You should be discussing any complications you have with the medication with that particular practitioner. Unfortunately, medications like Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) are ridiculously overprescribed. Hopefully you have been prescribed by a competent practitioner for the right reasons.

Question 3

i am taking periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) to increase my appetiate. iam now not in the u.s and in yemen doctors are saying it cause kidney failure is that true please reply?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) may interfere with urination, but does not seem to cause significant kidney damage.

Question 4

what's better for adhd children adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) with 2 mg periactin or with 2mg melatonin ?

Accepted Answer

Side effects : It's not uncommon for adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) to disrupt sleep.  Periactin is a sedating antihistamine. Melatonin mimics natural melatonin.  The optimal regimen calls for finding the right dose of stimulant with minimal side effects. Less adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) might be optimal for the child, potentially another stimulant altogether!  To answer your question, I would pick melatonin, since it's natural.  They both work well.

Question 5

can periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) relief  toothaches?

Accepted Answer

Not for pain: Periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) is not used to relieve pain. It is an antihistamine used to control itching, hives, hay fever and other allergic reactions. Could you be thinking about paracetamol? That's another name for acetaminophen.

Question 6

which are side effects of periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride)?

Accepted Answer

Some common: Many people experience an increase in appetite (leads to weight gain) and some experience drowsiness.  This old antihistamine has been replaced by others that tend to be as effective with less side effects.

Question 7

can periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) provide benefit for the relief of toothaches?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It is an antihistamine and not an analgesic.  An antihistamine can provide relief of symptoms from allergic triggers of to toochaches, such as inflammation.  However, other types of toothaches need to bee seen by your physician or dental professional.

Question 8

after ceasing to take periactin, (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) my behaviour has changed, could be withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Not withdrawal: Periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) (cyproheptidine) makes you sleepy. Sometimes it makes you hungry but it's not habit-forming or addictive. If you feel more alert, less drowsy, have more energy, and decreased appetite that's just the effects of this classical antihistamine wearing off.

Question 9

can periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) make you gain weghit!?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely yes: Periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) (cyproheptadine) is a very effective anti-histamine. It is quite sedating and increased appetite is and associated weight gain are well-known side effects.

Question 10

how can i use periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Discuss w your DR.: Per Drugs.Com (regarding use of periactin):  'In healthy, thin individuals, weight gain of 4 kg in 56 days has been reported with a dosage of 12 mg orally per day.'

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What is a good appetite stimulant? i can not maintain a healthy appetite and apparently a prescription is needed for periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride)?

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I've completely lost my appetite since being on adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) 45mg a day. is it safe to take periactin with it to help increase my appetite?

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I am taking periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) to increase my appetiate. iam now not in the u.s and in yemen doctors are saying it cause kidney failure is that true please reply?

A member asked:

What's better for adhd children adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) with 2 mg periactin or with 2mg melatonin ?

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Can periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) relief toothaches?

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Which are side effects of periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride)?

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Can periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) provide benefit for the relief of toothaches?

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After ceasing to take periactin, (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) my behaviour has changed, could be withdrawal?

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Can periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) make you gain weghit!?

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How can i use periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) to gain weight?

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