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What is the definition or description of: periactin allergy?
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Usually not aproblem: Periactin or Cyproheptadine is used to treat allergies or sometimes given to increase appetite since it has a this side effect. Cold urticaria commonly responds to this also. Allergic reactions to this medication are not commonly observed.
Answered 11/28/2017
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