Be sure to mention any of the following: other medications for allergies or colds; medications for anxiety, depression, or seizures; muscle relaxants; narcotic medications for pain; sedatives; sleeping pills; and
tranquilizers
.
When should you not take cyproheptadine?
- you have narrow-angle glaucoma;
- you have a stomach ulcer or obstruction;
- you have an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
- you are breast-feeding a baby;
- you are having an asthma attack; or.
- you are elderly or have a debilitating disease.
What drugs interact with cyproheptadine?
- Severe Interactions of cyproheptadine include: metyrapone. selegiline.
- Serious Interactions of cyproheptadine include: desvenlafaxine. eluxadoline. isocarboxazid. phenelzine. procarbazine. …
- Mild Interactions of cyproheptadine include: ashwagandha. brimonidine. eucalyptus. nettle. sage.
Can you take cyproheptadine with vitamins?
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between cyproheptadine and Vitamin B12. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Always consult your healthcare provider
.
Can you take Tylenol with cyproheptadine?
No interactions were found
between cyproheptadine and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What does cyproheptadine do to the body?
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to
relieve allergy symptoms
such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.
What are the benefits of cyproheptadine?
Cyproheptadine
relieves red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing
; and runny nose caused by allergies, irritants in the air, and hay fever. It may also be used to relieve the itching of allergic skin conditions, and to treat hives, including hives caused by exposure to cold temperatures and by rubbing the skin.
How long does it take for cyproheptadine to work?
When used for this purpose it should be noted that it may take
two to three days
for the drug to reach full effect.
Does cyproheptadine cause depression?
Cyproheptadine is sometimes prescribed as an off-label use for anorgasmia caused by some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, but
may cause depression to relapse
.
Is cyproheptadine safe long term?
We believe that the users of Cyproheptadine in Kinshasa are exposed to these risks]. It is known that a
long-term corticotherapy
can cause side effects such as hyperglycemia and diabetes, oedema, weight gain, hypertension and immune suppression [26].
Can you just stop taking cyproheptadine?
Most people only need to take an antihistamine for a short while when they have symptoms.
You should stop taking cyproheptadine once your symptoms have eased
.
Can cyproheptadine make you gain weight?
While cyproheptadine may benefit those at risk of malnutrition,
it could lead to excessive weight gain in overweight people
or those with a healthy weight.
Is cyproheptadine used for appetite?
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride (CH) is a first-generation antihistamine which is used as
an appetite stimulant
.
Is cyproheptadine used for sleep?
Cyproheptadine may also be efficacious in patients who suffer from comorbid chronic pain and sleep disorders, headache, and/or decreased appetite. The medication may also be useful for
iatrogenic sleep disorders
in patients with a chronic pain syndrome.
Can you take ibuprofen while taking cyproheptadine?
No interactions
were found between cyproheptadine and ibuprofen. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I take aspirin with cyproheptadine?
Aspirin, ASA; Oxycodone: (Moderate) Concomitant use of opioid agonists with cyproheptadine may cause excessive sedation and somnolence.
