Cyproheptadine Side Effects

With the medication of Cyproheptadine, dry mouth, weight gain, increased appetite, constipation, upset stomach, blurred vision, dizziness and drowsiness may occur. These are the mild and common side effects of this medication. These side effects generally occur during the initial phase of the medication and go away with the advancement of the medication. These side effects do not even require medical attention in few cases. These people easily tolerate the side effects associated with this medication. However, if these side effects become bothersome or persist, you must call your health care provider immediately. In very rare cases some people also face serious side effects. Serious side effects with this medication include difficulty in urination, irregular heartbeats, pounding heart and mental or mood changes. These side effects must be immediately reported to the health care provider. Some of the other serious side effects include unusual tiredness, dark urine formation, yellowing of skin and eyes and stomach pain. These side effects must be immediately dealt with a medical attention. In few cases, patients taking this medication may also have allergic reactions such as hives, itching, swelling and difficulty in breathing or swallowing. Some side effects may not be listed here; you must report each and every abnormality in your health conditions during the medication.

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Cyproheptadine can be described as an antiserotonergic and antihistaminic agent. The chemical name of the medication is 4-(5H-dibenzo [a, d] cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride and its molecular weight is 287.398 g/mol. It appears as a white to yellowish solid in crystalline form. It is also soluble in methanol and water.

The allergy medication Cyproheptadine can be prescribed for hay fever, allergic reactions and other allergies, by the doctor. In order to buy Cyproheptadine a prescription will be necessary and this prescription will need to be submitted to the pharmacy, even when it is the online pharmacy.

The dosage of this medication is highly individualized. This medication comes in the form of tablets. Each tablet of this medication contains 4mg of cyproheptadine hydrochloride. The recommended dosage for children between 2 to 6 years of age is calculated approximately 0.25 mg per kg per day. It can also be calculated by 8mg per square meter of the body surface.

Cyproheptadine is indicated for the treatment of allergic reactions. This medication is specifically used for the treatment hay fever. The allergic reactions occur due to the pollens. These pollens come from trees, weeds and grasses. When a person is exposed to these pollens, they initiate a chemical reaction in the specialized cells in the body. These specialized cells secrete certain chemicals which cause the symptoms of allergic reactions.