Periactin for Anorexia User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• July 26, 2009

"I used this for a severely underweight toddler (borderline failure to thrive) to gently bring the weight back onto the growth chart. I managed to bring the weight up from off the chart to 25% (for a 90% height baby)."

• dlo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2016

"I have been underweight in my life. I was searching for any kind of magical trick to gain some weight. Even I purchased oral steroids just to get rid of my skinny structure. Finally, I read about the tablet Periactin. But again, there was a problem that tablet Periactin is not available in many countries. Its UK brand medicine requires a valid prescription. Then I went to a doctor, got a prescription, and ordered these pills. Point to be noted: in the first few days, you will only feel sleepy, roughly the first 5-7 doses if you are taking 4 mg/day. But you will clearly see a difference in your appetite. This pill is tailor-made for weight gain. Absolutely worked so far. I took 12 tablets, it means 1 tablet/day and gained 4 kg weight."

• Omg...
• April 24, 2017

"I had C. diff a year ago, and it made me lose so much weight! I told the doctors I was unhappy with my weight, and I couldn't eat due to stress. I got assigned these pills, and I was only supposed to take 2 a day, but my cousin was supposed to take 3 a day? Well, about two months later, I gained 15 pounds. At first, I couldn't tell, I just knew I was eating a lot more. Then slowly, I noticed I gained weight, also, in your belly area is the worst!!!!! But I'm going to start back taking the pills. Recently, I stopped because I've been busy and was a good weight, but now I'm unhappy again with my weight, so 3 times a day I will take them!"

• Pau...
• March 4, 2016

"I was 9 st 4 lb, wanted to put some weight on, tried calorie drinks and eating more, but you can't eat more if you're not hungry. Did research, found these pills. Doctor had never heard of them but prescribed me 3 months of pills, 3 a day. I took 1, felt shattered, so I take half a tablet a day. No side effects, and now 10 st 6 lbs in 7 months, feeling a lot better. Just give your body time to get used to them."

• Jus...
• October 4, 2015

"Asked my doc for a prescription 5 weeks ago. I was shocked when I weighed myself. First month, I gained 16 pounds. I had two kids, both one year apart. Started losing weight like crazy. Too busy to eat. Well, it keeps you hungry. However, if you go out and buy protein bars and the weight gain shakes, they help fill you up. Ensure is good too. Also on depot, so not sure which one makes me crave sweets. I'm supposed to be 150, I'm solid about 5'8. Went down to 118 within weeks. Perfect health, just no appetite. The shakes are easy to make and buy some already cooked meals and lots of snacks. I thought my stomach was going to eat itself. I do recommend taking an allergy pill with drowsy effects at bedtime a week before you start. 140 last check."

• chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2016

"I've been treated for anxiety with amitriptyline and Xanax. During my 3-month review with my doctor, I told him how I went from a 1 to a 5 since taking these medications. I've been trying to gain weight since having my daughter 10 years ago. I was always 5/6, 7/8... After having her, barely a 1. So I'm pleased that I'm gaining weight. So he gives me my anxiety medications with Periactin. Hopefully, all goes well and I can reach my goal."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2024

"Being small my whole life, I thought I’d be small forever. I tried everything I could to gain weight and nothing worked. Until I decided to try medication, and that’s why I tried Periactin. Before starting Periactin, I weighed 104, and in a month and a half (no joke), I gained twenty pounds! Forever grateful for this medicine. The first week leaves you drowsy, and once the medicine regulates you're fine, it just gives you this constant placebo, you’re hungry, and boy does it make you eat."

• Sof...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2022

"So I have little to no appetite due to being on ADHD medications, I constantly feel nauseous and was unable to eat. This medication has saved my life. For the first time in years, I’ve been able to eat a full dinner."

• Mcc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 15, 2022

"This by far is the best and safest way to gain weight and still be healthy. The pros, it helps with my allergies. I went from 130 to 147 lb in two weeks. This has always been the pill I would take if I was stressed and lost a little weight. I hope this helps."

• Sun...
• August 30, 2016

"This drug was excellent for me personally. I gained 30 pounds in two months, which was great. I highly recommend this medication."

• Mas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2017

"Going on 2 weeks and already gained 6 pounds. Everything I couldn't eat, I'm eating and having taste too."

• cli...
• June 24, 2010

"Great for weight gain."

• Num...
• December 4, 2011

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

• Anonymous
• August 22, 2020

"Every time I take it, it makes me hungry, and every time after a meal, it makes me sleepy."

• Tom...
• August 28, 2016

"Did not work for me. I was very disappointed. After seeing all these reviews, I was really hopeful. But it did nothing for me other than make me sleepy the first few days. Any other pills out there?"