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

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Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

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.

Answered 3/18/2020

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Which are side effects of periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride)?

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