Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it okay to take periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) to help you gain weight?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: It is an antihistamine that has appetite enhancing qualities and helps weight gain.
Answered 5/2/2019
4.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Does periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) lower blood serotonin levels? How long does it take to work?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
For educational purposes, i look up any meds i take. Which cytochrome p450 enzymes metabolize the first-gen antihistamine periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride)? Or are effected?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long to develope tolerance to cyproheptadine periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are there any alternates similar to periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) (cyproheptadine)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) provide benefit for the relief of toothaches?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What to do if I got periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) 4mg prescribed to me for migraines I'm advised to take one every 8 hours, will this make me gain weight or sleep a lot?
How can I use periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) to gain weight?
Does periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) make you gain weight? Please, need some answers?
After ceasing to take periactin, (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) my behaviour has changed, could be withdrawal?
Can i be on Depo-Provera and take periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride)?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
