Periactin for Allergic Reactions User Reviews
- Sar...
- May 22, 2016
"I had a constant itchy vaginal area for 3 months. It got worse at night. I had so many tests and tried so many products, but nothing helped, and they couldn't find anything wrong with me! I was at my wit's end. Finally, I was put on Periactin as it is meant to help with itchy skin. Within 2 days, I was completely itch-free, and I've been completely fine ever since! Hooray! I have no idea what will happen when I stop, but hopefully the problem has resolved itself. I also had an amazing and surprising side effect. I put on 2 kgs in 2 weeks! I've been underweight my whole life, and I've never been able to get past 45 kgs. Right now I am 49 kgs! I just can't believe it! :) The first 3 days, I was terribly sleepy, but all fine now. Thank you, Periactin!"
- Anonymous
- October 11, 2009
"I used Periactin for approximately 6 months to relieve an allergic reaction, and it worked extremely well. It did make me drowsy, though, therefore, I halved the dose I was recommended."
- Cod...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 30, 2013
"Brilliant for my dog allergies. Unfortunately made me vomit and hallucinate. I think I'll go back to cetirizine."
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"Started this medicine 2 days ago. Slept for 14 hours straight. Hunger just kicked in, and I ate a huge sandwich and drink, and I'm still hungry. Changed dose to 1/2 of 4 mgs and got up this morning normally. I intend to build up slowly because of the sleepiness side effects. I intend to stay on this due to my fast metabolism and stress to get back to normal. I think it is working!"