DO PERIACTIN MAKES YOU GAIN WEIGHT
I AM TRYING TO GAIN WEIGHT AN A PHARMACIST TOLD ME THAT PERIACTIN CAN HELP ME GAIN WEIGHT.
Hi Katrina,
Periactin (generic name cyproheptadine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine. It is commonly used for relief of allergic nasal symptoms. It is also prescribed for relief of cluster headaches and migraine headaches. Appetite enhancement and weight gain are associated with this drug. I often warn my patients about this. Fatigue and sedation may also be associated with Periactin. You should review all the potential adverse effects of this medication and discuss the use of it, for weight gain, with your family physician. A prescription will be required.
Good Luck,
J. Thompson, MD
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deffinetely approximately 2-3 lbs a week from the time you start taking it your appetite opens quickly also makes you sleepy its almopst like you're pregnant but you'e not .
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Monday, October 26, 2009 at 01:03 PM
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?
it does make you gain weight. i but a 30 tablet and by the time i was don't with it i went fron 126 to 136.
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hi. i jus recieved my periactin today. i oredered them online! i'm gettn ready 2 take my 1st 1. i keep u guys posted & let u know how much weight im gaining....
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my 11 year old was on it to gain weight, he gained 10 lbs, but it lost it's effectiveness within a couple of months. He was on a 2 week on 2 week off cycle.
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Our son is on 150mg of Zoloft (in AM), a stimulant; 3/4 mg of Klonopin in the early evening (the higher the dose the more difficult it is getting him awake in the AM) and he takes periactin morning and night (has gained 20lbs in 3 months!).
Question: we're thinking of reducing the periactin to 1 pill/day. Would the best time be in the AM or PM to reduce the difficulty wakening him in the AM? I thought that giving it at night would help get him to sleep and sleep soundly, but does that make it harder for him to wake up? On the other hand, if he takes it in the AM, does that cause him fatigue during the day?
Any input would be appreciated! JR