2007-03-26 12:31:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Cyproheptadine is used in the treatment of allergies (specifically Hay fever) and is also used to stimulate appetite in underweight people (e.g. anorexia nervosa).
Cyproheptadine may also be used to combat SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction, but is used cautiously in this manner due to the fact that it may reverse the effects of the SSRI.
Cyproheptadine is also used for the treatment of Cushing's Syndrome, the treatment of serotonin reactions secondary to meperidine, and may be used, though rarely, as a prophylactic drug for migraine headaches.
It can sometimes cause sedation due to it's anti-histamine effects.
2007-03-26 12:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by prettylush1100 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a drug to relieve symptoms of inflamation of the sinus passages, usually associated with allergies, also for skin itching, hives and tissue swelling, also used as an appetite stimulant with people that have anorexia, also to treat vascular head aches. common side effects are dry mouth, dry nose and drowsiness. If you need more information try www.webmd.com
2007-03-26 12:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by ridder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at this link
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682541.html
I think that should 'clear up' any 'irritation'.
2007-03-26 12:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by philip_jones2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋