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Periactin and Tiredness: What Users Say

Tiredness: mentioned by 3 users (4.6%)

Based on user experiences from 65 Periactin reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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drowsiness 21.5%
weight gain 16.9%
increased appetite 13.8%
sleepy 12.3%
mood swings 4.6%
tiredness 4.6%

Reviews for Periactin

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • A m...
  • June 2, 2017

For Anorexia "This is simply something magical! I've been underweight naturally since childhood, always hearing 'you should eat more,' although I really had a good appetite. I can't even wear the clothes I want as I feel so bad to see my skinny legs and hands, etc. I sat at night and thought about what else I could try to put on weight, as protein milkshakes and squats didn't work for me. I googled Periactin, ordered online from Weldricks (UK), and I want to cry and scream to the world how happy I am! Using it for two weeks, 1 tablet before bedtime - gained 4kgs, never had this weight before! I eat around 3000-4000 kcals a day. It also makes me feel really sleepy and tired, but it means nothing when you see those amazing numbers on the scales."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 2, 2017

For Anorexia "I decided to try this to put on weight. It's only the second day and I've noticed an extreme increase in appetite!!! The only bad thing is it makes me so tired. Does anyone else get this? Shall I take it before bed then?"

6 / 10
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  • mad...
  • October 1, 2011

For Anorexia "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 tablets (one in the morning, one at night) to one a day and I felt much better. I recommend you take multivitamins and do lots of exercise. The results were quick and amazing. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to gain weight."

10 / 10
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