Cyproheptadine

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What are you taking Cyproheptadine for?

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  • Other
  • Blepharospasm
  • Cluster Headache
  • Dyskinesias
  • Nelson Syndrome
  • Paraparesis, Spastic
  • Pruritus
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
  • Schizophrenia
  • Urticaria

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  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
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Cyproheptadine Cautionary Labels

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Uses of Cyproheptadine

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Cyproheptadine is used in the treatment of:

  • Blepharospasm
  • Cluster Headache
  • Dyskinesias
  • Nelson Syndrome
  • Paraparesis, Spastic
  • Pruritus
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
  • Schizophrenia
  • Urticaria

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Cyproheptadine Brand Names

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Cyproheptadine may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Cyproheptadine Drug Class

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Cyproheptadine is part of the drug class:

Cyproheptadine Interactions

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Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

  • CYPROHEPTADINE/FLUOXETINE
  • CYPROHEPTADINE/PAROXETINE
  • CYPROHEPTADINE/SERTRALINE

This is not a complete list of Cyproheptadinedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Cyproheptadine and Pregnancy

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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Cyproheptadine falls into category B:

There are no well-done studies that have been done in humans with Cyproheptadine. But in animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication, and the babies did not show any medical issues related to this medication.

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In animal studies, pregnant animals were given Cyproheptadine, and some babies had problems. But in human studies, pregnant women were given this medication and their babies did not have any problems related to this medication.

Cyproheptadine Dosage

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Take cyproheptadine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Cyproheptadine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Cyproheptadine is available in the following doses:

  • Cyproheptadine 2 Mg/5 Ml Oral Syrup
  • Cyproheptadine 4 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Cyproheptadine Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

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Cyproheptadine is available in the following forms:

  • Oral Solution
  • Oral Tablet