Periactin (Cyproheptadine)

What is Generic Periactin?

Periactin whose active ingredient is a Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is the first generation of histamine and serotonin antagonist.

Inhibition of secretion of serotonin is the only potent stimulator of appetite. These properties lead to its widespread use as an aid to weight gain, especially in patients who suffer from severe muscle loss due to AIDS, cancer or other diseases associated with chronic fatigue. Periactin can be used as a synergist in the treatment of growth hormone in children, for greater absorption of nutrients and greater growth in length than can be achieved only by recombinant human growth hormone (rchHR).

In what kind of disease treatment Periactin is helpful?

The most commonly is used to treat allergy symptoms such as hay fever, runny nose, eye irritation, hives and swelling. Agency for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it as a medicine that treat asthma caused by allergies, anaphylactic reactions, often in combination with an injectable form of adrenaline.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Generic Periactin?

Tell about any chronic diseases or unusual allergies, pregnant or have plans about consumption. Smoking and using illegal drugs can affect your health if to combine them with Cyproheptadine.

How should I take Periactin?

Wash down a tablet with water. Follow your doctor’s instruction or if you bought Periactin online follow instructions which you can find in the package. Regularity of taking pills will positively reflect on your health. Consumption of this drug by children should be discussed with qualified person.

Dosage information

The drug is presented in a tablet form, each contains 4 mg. In case of allergy physician prescribe individual dosage. The recommended dose of Periactin if it is used to increase appetite is 4 mg. (1 tablet) 3 times a day. Limited dose is 12 mg. At higher doses side effects - mainly drowsiness began to create serious problems and may exceed the benefits from its use.

What may interact with Periactin?

Every drug has different interactions and Periactin has with MAOIs and medications for cold, sleep, depression and others. Also try to avoid combining alcohol with this drug.

What should I watch for while taking Periactin?

If to compare Periactin with other drugs with the same actions that cause in 50% of cases impotence Cyproheptadine is harmless. Watch if your body gets improvements.

As patients may feel dizzy it is not recommended to drive or to control machinery. Drink a lot of water if your mouth gets dry, also chewing gum and sucking candies can help. Pay special attention to your eyes if you wear lenses.

What side effects may I notice from Generic Periactin?

As the first generation of antihistaminic it has sedative properties causing fatigue, slow reaction and sleepiness - classical "antihistamine lethargy." In most cases these effects are so light that can cause only mild discomfort.

Less common side effects are dizziness and vertigo, problems with coordination, muscle weakness, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, dry mouth, difficult urinating, blurred vision, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, sweating, women’s cycle disorders and headaches. In case of strong manifestation of adverse side effects you should stop take the drugs immediately and seek urgent medical advice if symptoms persist.

This is not the whole list that is why you should call your doctor if you notice some unusual changes in your body.

Where can I keep Periactin?

Keep Periactin in a dry place. Don’t let children play or use this drug. Store it at the room temperature, approximately 25 degrees.