Periactin and Sleepy: What Users Say
Reviews for Periactin
- Tin...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 27, 2016
For Anorexia "I have always been thin my whole life & tried everything to gain weight. I hate skinny jokes. Still at the age of 31, and you would think 5 kids would have given me some weight, smh. No. So I asked my doctor to prescribe me something. So far, I've been using them for 2 weeks now and I've gone from 100 to 112. I'm supposed to take one at bedtime, but I take them 2-3 times a day, and it literally increases my appetite, which I barely had before. I'm hungry all the time, especially when I wake up in the morning and after dinner. It's a must for a late-night snack or mini meal. I'm really satisfied with my results, my only complaint would be the sleeping too much. I had to start taking half and half of the 4mg because they knock you out for hours. Hope this helps :-)"
- Min...
- April 24, 2016
For Anorexia "This medication is phenomenal! I'm 11, and I was only about 81 pounds, which was a problem for me. But then my doctor prescribed me this pill, and it totally changed my life! In about 4 weeks, I was 90 pounds... I was so happy! I definitely recommend this pill if you are trying to gain weight. Although it will make you sleepy, it's still very helpful because I do have trouble going to sleep at night! I am in love with this pill, and it has definitely changed my life!"
- Tri...
- July 29, 2015
For Anorexia "I have been using this for 4 years now, and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to gain weight. However, it makes you feel very sleepy and hungry, but if you are going for that smoking hot body, you need to exercise, so you would only gain weight in necessary areas."
- Liz...
- July 26, 2013
For Migraine "I was prescribed 4 mg 3x a day. I asked my PCP for a prescription for this after doing some research myself. I never did see clear dosage guidelines, so my Dr. put me on the dose for allergies because use for migraines is off-label. I started it at 4 mg at night and had to go home sick (sleepy) from work the next day! So be very cautious when starting this medicine. I then started taking only 2 mg each night, and it has worked wonderfully. I had a migraine every day for about 6 months before trying this, and now not one for months. I feel like I have my life back."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 28, 2016
For Anorexia "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."
- Sar...
- May 22, 2016
For Allergic Reactions "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!"
- Tom...
- August 28, 2016
For Anorexia "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?"
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For Anorexia "I have been looking for a long time for a pill that would help me gain weight. It's not like I was unhappy with the way I look, but I just wanted to add some curves. My daughter has been taking the pill and she was a lot smaller than me, and she is looking great now. It does make you a little sleepy at first, but your body will start to get adjusted to it. I highly recommend this pill for weight gain. I just love it, and one pill a day will do the trick!"