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Periactin For Migraines
Pronounced: (sigh-pro-HEP-tah-deen)
Uses
This medication relieves seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms such as watery/itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. It is also used to relieve itching and hives caused by some skin conditions. Cyproheptadine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in the body (histamine and serotonin).
Do not use this medication in children younger than 2...
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