- In the United States the brand name Periactin has been discontinued, but generic cyproheptaine is still available.
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- The Evolving Role of Migraine Prevention - Video
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Wolters Kluwer. Cyproheptadine. Drugs.com. Last revised August 15, 2012.
Cerner Multum, Inc. Cyproheptadine. Epocrates.com. Last revised January 5, 2011.
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Last Updated September 4, 2012.





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