Why PERIACTIN* (Cyproheptadine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of PERIACTIN: satisfied (average rating score: 3.77)
(based on 13 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** PERIACTIN
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews |
|---|
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of PERIACTIN **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weight increased | 4 |
| 2 | Somnolence | 3 |
| 3 | Increased appetite | 2 |
| 4 | Insomnia | 2 |
| 5 | Hunger | 2 |
| 6 | Drug ineffective | 1 |
| 7 | Thirst | 1 |
| 8 | Pruritus | 1 |
| 9 | Urticaria | 1 |
| 10 | Agitation | 1 |
| 11 | Abnormal weight gain | 1 |
| 12 | Abdominal pain upper | 1 |
| 13 | Fatigue | 1 |
| 14 | Thought blocking | 1 |
| 15 | Nausea* | 1 |
| 16 | Dysuria | 1 |
| 17 | Irritability | 1 |
| 18 | Tremor | 1 |
| 19 | Dizziness | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for PERIACTIN
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride (Periactin)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com