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Medication Profile - Cyproheptadine (Periactin) Off-Label Use for Migraine

By Nancy Harris Bonk Wednesday, September 05, 2012
  • In the United States the brand name Periactin has been discontinued, but generic cyproheptaine is still available.

 

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Resources:

 

Wolters Kluwer. Cyproheptadine. Drugs.com. Last revised August 15, 2012.

 

Cerner Multum, Inc. Cyproheptadine. Epocrates.com. Last revised  January 5, 2011.

 

Material on this page is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications.

 

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Last Updated September 4, 2012.

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