It is used to relieve itching associated with some skin conditions and to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. It may also be used for a hormone disorder (cushing's syndrome), sexual function problems due to certain drugs, and eating disorders (anorexia nervosa).
Cyproheptidine is a class drug into antihistamine group. It works by blocking the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body which are responsible for causing allergy or itchiness. This treatment was developed by Merck & company, after details about Periactin’s run-away success hit the news. Approved by the FDA, Cyproheptidine has since then become famous. If you need any additional information about Cyproheptidine, just continue reading the FAQs that follow.
Certain precautions should be taken prior to taking Cyproheptidine. The most important is that it should only be taken under medical supervision. Benefit of Cyproheptidine treatment should be considered with the side effect of drowsiness & sedation. Cyproheptidine can be taken with or without food at anytime or as prescribed by your physician. If you are having hypersensitivity towards Cyproheptidine then you should consult your doctor clarifying the condition. If you are using alcohol then you should avoid taking Cyproheptidine as it affects dosage.
Periactin or its generic alternatives all have certain side effects, the most common of which are Sedation and drowsiness, dizziness, disturbed coordination, confusion, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, insomnia, neuritis, convulsions, faintness. The signs, symptoms and severity of same may vary as location or person to person. The other side effects may be noted such as Allergic manifestation of rashes & oedema, excessive perspiration, urticaria, photosensitivity. Therefore, your doctor should decide according to the benefit to risk ratio with Cyproheptidine. The severity of these Cyproheptidine side effects depends on the dosage taken. Moreover, it is meant to be used only by the prescription of a doctor; it should be used with cautions in special populations like children below 14 & pregnant females.
