A member asked:

Is there anything i could take to increase my appetite. i need to gain weight.

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Speak to your MD: There are medications that can enhance appetite. Need to speak to your doctor if you are an appropriate candidate after checking if there are medical issues that may be causing the problem.

Answered 3/3/2017

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Dr. Lisa Rankin answered

Specializes in ADHD and Autism

Try to avoid meds : Periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) is used to increase appetite and is an antihistamine. If there is no underlying medical problem as the cause the best thing is to work with your medical provider. You need to determine what your resting metabolic rate is and include exercise if done regularly. Then you determine how many extra calories needed daily to reach goal. Use healthy and high calorie foods.

Answered 3/24/2013

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