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Cyproheptadine is a first-generation antihistamine that blocks both histamine and serotonin receptors; while its antihistamine properties are responsible for its approved use in treating allergic symptoms, its effect on serotonin receptors, specifically its ability to block serotonin's role in appetite suppression, is thought to be responsible for its appetite-stimulating effect. Although cyproheptadine is FDA-approved for the treatment of allergic conditions such as seasonal allergies and hives, its use as an appetite stimulant is considered off-label.
When used for appetite stimulation, cyproheptadine is generally taken on a scheduled basis, often multiple times daily, and effects on appetite may be noticed within a relatively short period, though weight gain results can vary based on the underlying cause of poor appetite and overall nutritional intake. Because cyproheptadine causes sedation, it is often more noticeable when starting treatment or increasing the dose, and this effect may lessen somewhat with continued use, though it can still affect daily activities, alertness, or school and work performance.
Common side effects of cyproheptadine include drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, and increased appetite leading to weight gain. Because it is a sedating antihistamine, it can impair alertness and coordination, so caution is advised with activities that require focus, such as driving. Anticholinergic effects such as blurred vision, constipation, or urinary retention can also occur, and cyproheptadine should be used cautiously in people with conditions such as glaucoma, urinary retention, or significant gastrointestinal obstruction. It should also be used with caution in combination with other sedating medications, since effects can be additive, and anyone experiencing excessive sedation, difficulty urinating, significant behavioral changes, or signs of an allergic reaction should contact their healthcare provider.
This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only a healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. TelyRx does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a limited summary of general information about the medicine’s uses from the patient education materials and is not intended to be comprehensive. This limited summary does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not replace information you may receive from your healthcare provider. For a more detailed summary of information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine, please review the entire patient education information you receive with the medication.
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