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Periactin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Periactin has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 65 reviews on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 5% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Periactin

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  • Lom...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • October 23, 2021

For Migraine "I have been using Periactin, 8 mg twice daily, for well over 20 years, and... I have not had a single migraine since I started this as a blockade. Prior to this, I experienced several bouts of blinding migraines monthly for as long as I am able to remember: vomiting, visual aberrations, and indescribable pain. It used to be available as a PMBS script, however, thanks to the pressures of 'socialized medicine,' all antihistamines were removed, and thus I get to pay full tote odds, which adds a crippling extra to my expenses, however... better this than migraines. I cannot speak highly enough of the medication. Without it, I would have a very miserable existence."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 22, 2013

For Migraine "Cautiously wanted to try at a low dose first. However, the first time I needed it, I happened to be at a migraine treatment center (at a hospital). We agreed this was the safest circumstances to try something new. Within a half-hour, I pressed the nurse call button: had trouble keeping my eyes open! Minutes later: unintended sleep. Dosage too high and/or interaction with recent dose of Toradol? (Toradol makes me sleep a few hours later - which is why I was at the hospital.) Have not yet tried it again. Would try 1/4 of the dose next time - and not near the time frame of Toradol - and not when alone. No other side effects. No way to judge effectiveness. Primary goal of the first trial is 'can I tolerate this?' The second trial is to find out if the dose is enough for effectiveness."

4 / 10
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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • June 15, 2022

For Anorexia "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."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 29, 2023

For Failure to Thrive "Our physician prescribed it as an appetite stimulant for our toddler. He's 3 years old and falling off his growth chart due to eating and sensory issues. My wife and I tried giving it to him for a couple of weeks. All it did was make him drowsy and miserable. He's been having tantrums all day long every day since starting the medication. And it didn't improve his eating in any noticeable way."

2 / 10
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  • August 30, 2016

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

10 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 25, 2017

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

10 / 10
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  • June 24, 2010

For Anorexia "Great for weight gain."

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  • December 4, 2011

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

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • August 22, 2020

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

8 / 10
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  • 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?"

2 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 11, 2009

For Allergic Reactions "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."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 14, 2008

For Allergic Rhinitis "I have seasonal allergies since the age of 11 and have tried everything on the market. Only Periactin has helped."

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  • Anonymous
  • November 14, 2009

For Migraine "Periactin helps control my migraines, which are almost daily. I would probably do better if I were able to remember to take it four times a day instead of morning and evening."

7 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 30, 2013

For Allergic Reactions "Brilliant for my dog allergies. Unfortunately made me vomit and hallucinate. I think I'll go back to cetirizine."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 14, 2009

For Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced "I was prescribed this medication for help with my migraines, which seem to be caused by histamines from allergies. It is an antihistamine and antidepressant, which is also helpful."

9 / 10
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