Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Feeling dizzy, sleepy, tired, or weak
Blocking histamine helps ease allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, and itchy eyes or skin
Many patients require a daily dose of 12 to 16 mg
This medicine is used to treat allergy symptoms
Cyproheptadine is a potent competitive antagonist of both serotonin and histamine receptors
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, and other symptoms of allergies
Cyproheptadine is a serotonin and histamine antagonist with anticholinergic and sedative effects
Why am I using PERIACTIN? PERIACTIN is used to: Treat allergies and pruritus Relieve migraines and vascular types of headaches
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis
Yellowing skin and eyes ( jaundice) (rare) Serious side effects of cyproheptadine include: Mental/mood changes (such as restlessness, confusion, hallucinations) Shaking (tremors) Difficult or painful urinating
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly
Fixed-dosing: 2 to 6 years: 2 mg every 8 to 12 hours; maximum daily dose: 12 mg/ day
Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Periactin
References
Pill with imprint PERIACTIN MSD 62 is White, Round and has been identified as Periactin 4 mg
Of the total drug interactions, 9 are major, 314 are moderate, and 2 are minor
and pricing informationOther drugs in class Other drugs in class Sedating antihistamines
Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Feeling dizzy, sleepy, tired, or weak
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You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with cyproheptadine
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Especially tell your doctor if you take: Cyproheptadine Solution Description
Generic Name Pizotifen DrugBank Accession Number DB06153 Background
Trade Name: generic
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any Cyproheptadine drug interactions
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication