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I'm starting a weight gain journey after school is over. (may 25th) i need to know, is safe for me to take this apetite stimulant called "apetamin"?

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Apetamin: This is a supplement for weight gain with cyproheptadine/lysine (amino acid). Taken 1-2 x/d, has been helpful for some people. Best to regulate diet and exercise into building muscle and enough day calories of good food choices to enhance eating.

Answered 5/16/2018

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety, Self-esteem: At age 17, you have gone through many stresses which have affected your appetite. I understand your desire of “starting a weight gain journey” Let wise person in you ask: • Present weight • Change in weight in last 6 months • Stresses of family, friends, grades in school and finances affecting appetite • Anxiety • Depression • Use of Alcohol and Drugs Seeing a Therapist will benefit you.

Answered 5/8/2018

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