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On cyproheptadine for headaches. take half a 4mg tab at bedtime. but now i'm sleeping through my alarms and constantly feel exhausted everyday.
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Sleepiness is: A known side effect of cyproheptadine because it's an antihistamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine). There are several other options for migraine medicine. Your doctor can help you pick one without this side effect.
Answered 6/11/2015
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Classic: Yeah, common side effect with that one. That's why most patients with allergy prefer low or non sedating antihistamines. Hope the MRI was of your brain and spine with those cafe au lait spots. Are they treating migraine? Neurologist is best. See an allergist to get allergy off the table; happy to help for a referral irl.
Answered 6/11/2015
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