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Does periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) make you gain weight? please, need some answers?
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Yes, it can: Periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) (cyproheptadine), is mainly used as an antihistamine, particularly for cold-induced urticaria (welts caused by cold objects). It also has effects on the brain, including sedation and increase in appetite, leading to weight gain.
Answered 7/13/2018
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