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70 years old female can take practin syrup as appetite stimulant know to have glaucoma ?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

You are wise to ask!: Practin syrup is cyproheptadine which is an antihistamine and can stimulate appetite. This medicine should NOT be used if someone is elderly, in poor health, or has narrow-angle glaucoma. Consult your prescriber for alternative solutions. Best regards.

Answered 8/14/2020

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