User Reviews for Cyproheptadine

Also known as: Periactin

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Cyproheptadine review summary

9.2/10 Average Rating

13 Ratings with 11 User Reviews

Compare all 13 medications used in the treatment of Anorexia.

Reviews for Cyproheptadine to treat Anorexia

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Review by Trixie777: User Rating:  
   
10

Periactin (cyproheptadine): I am 5'7" weigh 109lbs and had three kids over 8lbs. I am anorexic and had been doing everything to maintain a healthy weight. When I started taking Periactin (cyproheptadine), I was gaining 1-2 lbs a day. The only problem is that 3/4 of my day I was sleeping, had dry mouth and very bad mood swings. Due to my heavy work schedule it was hard to continue taking the pills. When I stopped, I lost the weight as quick as I gained it. 4 days ago I started taking it again and gained 5 lbs. This time once I reach my target weight of 130, I will set aside a meal plan to maintain this weight in addition to taking only 2 pills a week. I would highly recommend this medication to anyone who suffers from anorexia or had no appetite.

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January 8, 2013 10:54 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Periactin (cyproheptadine): I take it once a day, and been on it for 2 weeks and already gain 4lb. I feel a lot better and can tell the difference. For the first week I felt like a zombie but once in my system the zombie is gone. I recommend this to anyone who wants to gain weight and be healthy.

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July 17, 2012 3:43 PM
Review by Nummie1: User Rating:  
   
10

Periactin (cyproheptadine): On Periactin now for three weeks. I've gained 6 lbs so far. Still making me drowsy. Will keep you updated.

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December 4, 2011 4:57 PM
Review by madame: User Rating:  
   
10

Periactin (cyproheptadine): Periactin (Cyproheptadine) is amazing for weight gain! I gained so much weight and I looked amazing, however there were three side effects 1) I slept like a bear, I was always tired 2) I had really bad mood swings, and I was like a zombie 3) dry nose bleeds. However I reduced the dosage from 2 tables (one in the morning, one at night) to one a day and I felt much better. I recommend you take multi-vitamins and do lots of exercise. The results were quick and amazing, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to gain weight.

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October 1, 2011 6:46 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

cyproheptadine: I gained 10 pounds in 7 days. It's the best weight gain supplement in the WORLD!

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September 14, 2011 9:11 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

cyproheptadine: I wanted to share my experience with Cyprohepatine. If you want to gain weight it really works, I have tried everything to try to gain weight, shakes, vitamins, etc. I have tried it and nothing worked. Until one day I found the answer-Cyprohepatine. If you are wondering like I was and asking does it really work. The answer is YES! YES! 117-124 pounds in one week ;) happy weight gaining.

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March 18, 2011 8:52 PM
Review by clive345: User Rating:  
   
10

Periactin (cyproheptadine): Great for weight gain.

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June 24, 2010 4:51 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Periactin (cyproheptadine): Used this for severely underweight toddler (borderline failure to thrive) to gently bring the weight back on to the growth chart. Managed to bring the weight up from off the chart to 25% (for a 90% height baby).

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July 26, 2009 2:47 PM
Review by gatormama: User Rating:  
   
10

cyproheptadine: I was only 90lbs at the age of 47, in 2005. I started taking cyproheptadine syrup in March of 2005. I gained 50lbs, in a months time. In April of 2005 I was weighing 140lbs. I still weigh 140lbs and my husband says I look good. I'll tell anybody who wants to gain weight to get cyproheptadine syrup.

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January 11, 2009 6:01 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
8.0

cyproheptadine: My son has been taking this medication to help gain weight. It has helped his appetite and seemed to help with his morning sneezing also. We give him a teaspoon in the evening and he is hungry before bed and eats more in the morning now.

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November 9, 2008 6:49 PM
Review by feelinggood: User Rating:  
   
9.0

cyproheptadine: I had been trying to gain weight for over twenty years, but just did not have a big enough apetite. Started taking cypoheptadine and vitamin B supplement (B1,B2,B6 and B12), I gained 30 lbs. in 6 months and the response from coworkers, family and friends were unbelievable. Everyone said I looked great. I went from a size 3 to a size 7, and I am overjoyed.

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March 28, 2008 6:22 PM

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