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Cyproheptadine User Reviews
Cyproheptadine User Reviews
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Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Cyproheptadine sorted by most helpful. 
Related Drug Monograph: Cyproheptadine
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Comment from: Female (Caregiver)
THIS MEDICATION REALLY HELPED WITH WEIGHT GAIN. I WENT FROM 106LBS TO 126LBS IN ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS Published: September 28, 2007 ::
Comment from: hleosbanygrl5, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)
this treatment has helped me put on weight after the loss of my appetite due to sickle cell crisis. Published: January 25, 2008 ::
Comment from: tsanders, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)
This medication has helped me gain the weight I have always wanted. I went from a size 0 to a size 4 in 2 months. Published: November 12, 2008 ::
Comment from: KO, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)
This medication has definitely increased my appetite. But, it causes me extreme fatigue, even though my dosage is low. Therefore. I am unable to take the medication as recommended because it causes extreme drowsiness. Nonetheless, it has done that which it was intended to do. Published: November 11, 2008 ::
Comment from: raekwon, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)
it makes you sleepy for over 9 hrs. but go to sleep early it prevents headaches Published: February 25, 2009 ::
Comment from: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)
My dermatologist prescribed this medication for a chronic hive condition I have. It stopped the itching and burning, but the hives still appeared. I was just happy that the itching stopped! But.......my appetite increased dramatically and I gained alot of weight. I would not recommend this medication if you have a chronic condition or are watching your weight. Published: January 24, 2009 ::
Comment from: concerned parent of cyproheptadine child, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
My son is 10 years old and he has been hving sever headaches since he was 4 years old. His PCP told me to take him to St. Christopher's for Children (Philly). We were informed that he suffers from migrains which I knew already. We was given this medication last Thursday 12/11/08 and he has been taking 1/2 pills 2x's daily. It seems ok for now, however after reading what Cyproheptadine is prescribed ofr I am not so sure if I should be letting him take this medication. He currently weighs 107 and I am afraid that it will increase his eating habits, or the other things that I have read. If someone can help ease my mind about this medication I greatly appreciate it. I can be reached at sfagans@verizon.net Published: December 15, 2008 ::
Comment from: barshebuddy, Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
My 15 year old cat seems to have what his veterinarian calls feline demensia. He doesn't seem to remember that he needs to eat and use his litter box. The vet prescribed 1m of this twice a day. Has anyone ever heard of using this medication on cats. I'm hoping it will help, my cat is failing fast. Published: September 29, 2008 ::
Comment from: tcljcaprie, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
My 8yr old daughter takes this for severe migraines for which they cannot determine why she is having them. If anyone knows more about this medicine please let me know. They tried beta blockers on her before but she had severe allergic reations. Now with this medicine she has numerous anxiety attacks and is nervous over everything. What is a parent to do to help a child so helpless? tclj@lycos.com Published: August 06, 2008 ::
Comment from: ashmom, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Caregiver)
My 2 yr old has taken this for about 4 yrs for esophilic gastroenteritis (basically hay fever of the stomach) and it is has been extremely helpful. It also helped with weight gain. Published: April 27, 2008 ::
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After taking this med for 2 months, my 10 yr old son has gained 14 lbs. His previous weight was 60 lbs. He's now an (almost) hefty 74 lbs! Published: October 02, 2007 ::