My wife was only able to have a big appetite and able to gain weight when she was pregnant. She loved her enthusiasm for food during this time and liked the effects it had on her figure and being able to fill out her clothes better.  Sadly, she lost all her pregnancy weight plus more soon after  the children were toddlers, she can't maintain any weight gain and does not have a huge appetite now.

She has been looking for a way to increase her appetite in hopes to gain some weight.

She is probably 10-15 Lbs. underweight currently.

You mentioned of a weight gain of 2-3 Lbs. in a week (was that a 4mg dose twice a day or something else?)

Can one anticipate this gain to remain taking it for more than two months +?

I have read that it tapers off after a couple of months,  what is your experience and how much was your total gain and for how long. 

Did you or have any drowsy symptoms or were you just really tired at night time?  Did it stabilize any nervous energy like I have heard?

Hi. I was 24 years old, 4'11" & 92lbs when I started taking periactin. I too have trouble keeping weight outside of pregnancy. I started taking periactin in 2mg doses twice daily to help with the drowsiness & over three weeks worked up to 4mg doses three times a day. (After my body got accustomed to the drug the drowsiness went away). I also noticed that it made me quite moody as well. Was taking it with Vitamin B supplements & my doctor also reccomended drinking Ensure or Boost after my meals so I did that as well. (Boost Plus was better for me;tasted better & had more calories & carbs for less money). It started helping me with weight gain about 2 weeks into the therapy. My appetite was CRAZY! I started gaining about 3 pounds per week & got up to 105 lbs which was the most i weighed since 10th grade! I was aiming at a weight goal of 110lbs but never got there. The therapy slowed down & my weight gain came to a halt. My doctor didnt want to increase my dosage any further & after about 2 months the therapy stopped working for me. My appetite wasn't as great anymore & the weight slowly started coming off. Stopped taking it after the 4th month. Kind of didnt see the point anymore. Three months later I was down to 97lbs but got pregnant again so wasnt worried about it anymore. Of course here I am now, my daughter is 18 months & I'm 89lbs. Have made an appointment with my doctor again. Just can't take being this skinny so I think I'm going to try the Periactin once more. Hope I can keep the weight on this time.

The first 3weeks of taking periactin I stayed sleepy all day long and it increased my appetite a lot. I was putting on 3-5 pounds a week. The sleepiness all day wore off around the 3rd week, and I was taking a 4mg tablet twice a day. After I stop taking it, I still had a good appetite and I didnt lose any weight my total weight gain was 40 pounds, and now Iam trying to loose at least 10 pounds. It was so easy putting on the weight with periactin but its hard getting it off!

Hey, I was wondering if taking one pill (4mg) a day to gain weight?

Yes thry do work I took them before but you have to keep taking them or your weight will drop off like never before.

yes you can take one pill a day after you see your weight gain. i started off three pill a day then two pills after the third week. in two weeks i gain some nice weight and i was pleased. then i started taking one pill a day.then soon after i stopped because my eating became regular. i hope this helps.

hi i was takin periactin for a long time and trust me i gain weight those pills wrk trust me the only problem was tht everytime i stop taking the periactin is tht i lose the weight, i dnt kno how it happens because some people doesnt lose the weight..can u answer that for me plez? now i started takin the periactin again strarted today...so i will jus wait and see...because i dnt lik been slim..

does this work for u???? which site u buy from?

hi there! well ive found sumthin that works a lil faster now but at the time when i was takin periactin it makes u feel really super hungry so that is whats gonna put the weight on.... it also makes u very sleepy (eating & sleepin = weight gain).... & my advise would be that wen u take it & start feelin hungry to make sure u eat full course meals, like a meat & 2 sides, try 2 always include a starch, like cornbread, or buiscits, or other bread like foods!! & i ordered mine frm abspharm.com , its an online pharmacy in india i believe. it took about 7-10 days 4 it 2 arrive.... but takin periactin can become kinda expensive given the fact that u have 2 take atleast 2-3 a day 2 eat good enough 2 put on the weight u want... i paid like 10 buks 4 the pills & like 12 buks 4 shippin & handleing...  but u can also try this  stuff im currently taking rite now, its  called, EAS- Whey protien, its like a powder mix that u have to mix with milk after every full meal. i been drinkin it 4 1 week & put on bout 7 pounds already.... make sure u eat atleast 4 full meals a day as well with this stuff. i buy mine frm winn-dixie, its aboou 10-11 dollars.... they make it in chocolate & vanilla... it comes in a purple & white container.. I love this stuff!!! i got da booty that i want & thys of thunder!!! lol!!!! let me know which 1 u choose! ttyl

I took periactin years ago because i had lost weight and in 2 weeks i gained at least 7 pds which was alot for me being 5"00 but i felt so much better in my clothes, just didn,t like the sleepiness but it really works now i want to start taking it again but hesitating cuz of the drowsiness. Where else can u buy the EAS-Whey Protein and do u just take it with meals because i rather try that then the periactin only because of the drowsiness, have a 6yr old son and i cant take chance on being drowsiness and not waking up for work on time even though i know with out a doubt it will make me gain i just dont know best time to take it. Also in currently drinking weight gainer from GNC but not on regular basis cuz it constipates me but i despertly need to try something quick! HELP!