Cyproheptadine for Anorexia User Reviews (Page 5)

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2024

Cyproheptadine "Being small my whole life, I thought I’d be small forever. I tried everything I could to gain weight and nothing worked. Until I decided to try medication, and that’s why I tried Periactin. Before starting Periactin, I weighed 104, and in a month and a half (no joke), I gained twenty pounds! Forever grateful for this medicine. The first week leaves you drowsy, and once the medicine regulates you're fine, it just gives you this constant placebo, you’re hungry, and boy does it make you eat."

• Sof...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2022

Cyproheptadine "So I have little to no appetite due to being on ADHD medications, I constantly feel nauseous and was unable to eat. This medication has saved my life. For the first time in years, I’ve been able to eat a full dinner."

• Goo...
• April 23, 2017

"All my life, I've been a 'grazer,' as my mum has said, so I've always stayed the same weight. I'm 33 and 5 ft 9 in now and went through a rough patch due to stress and illness and went down from 70 kg to 62 kg rapidly. I've used a lot of protein powders to try and gain, but really my diet, lifestyle, and not getting enough calories in me is the problem. So I thought I'd look into other possibilities that people who suffer with no appetite, and after a bit of searching, I found Cyro-Vita, which is the brand here. Six days in, and I've not weighed myself yet, however, I'm finishing off large meals with ease and feel hungry all the time, which is a big deal for me. First night, 4 mg, I slept for 16 hours, so went down to 2 mg before bed from then on. All good!"

• Sad...
• April 8, 2017

"After seeing all these reviews, I really thought I would gain weight too. Well, it's been 1 week, and I felt really sleepy for 3 days, and I looked as if I had gained weight on my face. I was really happy, but after the 4th day, I think the weight gain on my face disappeared. I feel hungry after 1 pm. I want to eat something all the time, but I don't think I'm gaining weight. I'm thinking about increasing the pills dosage to 3 times a day now!"

• Mik...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 4, 2019

"I have struggled with low weight and bony arms since childhood, which made me very uncomfortable around others. My inability to gain weight now is impaired by the ADHD stimulant medications; they completely wipe away your appetite. As for the cyproheptadine, I remember having amazing results, and my body 'filled in' for the first time. The only thing is that if you take SSRI antidepressants, cyproheptadine, to simply put it, is a 5-HT (serotonin) antagonist. In addition to the cypro, I also take Marinol and Zyprexa, all of which should significantly increase one's appetite for sure."

• Sha...
• August 26, 2015

"I started taking this well over a year ago, it's amazing! I've always been under my BMI weight. When I first started taking the syrup, I was 5'6" and weighed 6 pounds, 11 stone at the age of 22, after having my 1st baby. A year on, I weighed 8 st, but when I became pregnant, I started losing all my weight due to morning sickness. After 3 months of constant morning sickness, I decided to try and start taking Apetamin again! And it's fantastic. Not only is it completely helping me with my morning sickness, it's helping me put on weight and keep it on, which can only be a good thing for my baby. I hope this is helpful for any other pregnant mothers who are losing weight dramatically due to morning sickness, there is hope."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2022

"Wow, just wow. These pills are magic. I had problems with trying to gain weight for years, and I was always skinny. I've been taking them for 2 weeks, and I gained 21 lbs, mauling that fridge like a bear. For example, I used to struggle with one plate of rice, now I can eat 3 plates of rice and still get hungry after 1 hour, like I didn't eat for a whole day. Even helped me finally get a good night's sleep, they helped me be more fearless and confident (I don't know how :D). But definitely the biggest downside is that these pills made me constantly tired and sleepy throughout the day. I could barely even function, and sometimes I even looked like I was drunk. Anyway, I recommend it to anyone that has weight gain and sleeping struggles."

• Ble...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2022

"Was on the drug last May, and in 3 weeks I gained 30 pounds. I stopped because I was comfortable with the weight I had gained and have been off since June and have maintained my weight over the past 3 months. Was drowsy the first 3 days, but it went away. Would recommend to anyone trying to gain weight, but I wouldn’t recommend it long term."

• Niz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2022

"I had been a very poor eater naturally until I was introduced to this pill by my sister. I have used it for half a month now, yes, I'm eating seriously. I'm very much happy. But I think I have stomach ulcers, and I have been experiencing belching more so at night. I don't know if it's a side effect or not because it makes me uncomfortable belching, and also my stomach is bloating."

• The...
• October 4, 2021

"I bought this drug because I had heart problems, making it so hard to eat. So one day, I just asked around for appetite tablets, and I got cyproheptadine. I drank three tablets for three consecutive days, and that time, I was really skinny too. Then I stopped because of dry mouth, being irritable, and oversleeping. Lockdown started, and my appetite didn't change. When it ended, I couldn't believe how curvy I had become. Everyone was talking about my body. I got amazing curves almost overnight. My intention wasn't really to gain weight, I just wanted to eat normally, but I'm glad I got the best side effect of it."

• Mcc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 15, 2022

Cyproheptadine "This by far is the best and safest way to gain weight and still be healthy. The pros, it helps with my allergies. I went from 130 to 147 lb in two weeks. This has always been the pill I would take if I was stressed and lost a little weight. I hope this helps."

• Bam...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 8, 2021

"Cyproheptadine I have been taking for about 2 years. After you have reached your weight gain, once you stop taking it, you will lose weight just as fast as you put it on. If you have been taking cyproheptadine for as long as I have, it will stop working for you. It will also make you very sleepy."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2015

"Started taking 2 pills a day. I'm 6'4" and only 110 pounds. Took this for 2 months, and the only thing that happened was me falling asleep constantly during class. Hurt my grades and did absolutely nothing to my appetite."

• Lis...
• February 1, 2017

"I eventually thought my weight problems were over. I was high as a kite and couldn't wait to start taking them after reading all the positives about them. Alas, it was the most disappointing thing that's happened to me. They did nothing for me, not even the sleepiness occurred that people posted about. I just decided to be determined and eat as much as I could, but as much as I eat, I'm still stuck on 8 stone, 4 stone less than my norm. I can only assume it is other meds I'm on that are blocking them from working. So despondent."

• Tex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2016

"1 - My 11 yo was placed on this to 'increase her appetite.' Guess what? It's hard to eat when you're sleeping all the time. 10 mg, 1st day I gave it to her on Friday she slept for 18 hours! For 1 week, I was scared to give it to her before school. So I restarted her by cutting it in half, and after 5 days, I gave her the whole 10 mg. Today I got THE CALL from her teacher. She is telling her friends she wants to DIE!!! PILLS ARE IN THE TRASH CAN!"

• Sun...
• August 30, 2016

Cyproheptadine "This drug was excellent for me personally. I gained 30 pounds in two months, which was great. I highly recommend this medication."

• san...
• November 20, 2014

"I took it for weight gain. I gained weight but when I stop taking it, my weight drops back."

• Mas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2017

Cyproheptadine "Going on 2 weeks and already gained 6 pounds. Everything I couldn't eat, I'm eating and having taste too."

• mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2013

"I just got my cyproheptadine pills last Monday, and gained 15 pounds by that Friday. I'm so happy, all it took was five days. Started at 105lbs ended at 120lbs. Happy weight."

• cli...
• June 24, 2010

Cyproheptadine "Great for weight gain."

• Num...
• December 4, 2011

Cyproheptadine "On Periactin now for three weeks. I've gained 6 lbs so far. Still making me drowsy. Will keep you updated."

• Anonymous
• September 14, 2011

"I gained 10 pounds in 7 days. It's the best weight gain supplement in the WORLD!"

• Anonymous
• August 22, 2020

Cyproheptadine "Every time I take it, it makes me hungry, and every time after a meal, it makes me sleepy."

• Ash...
• November 14, 2015

"Every time I lose weight, I'll take these for about two months. Gives you a good appetite. The only side effect is sleepiness for about a week, but great pills."

• Tom...
• August 28, 2016

Cyproheptadine "Did not work for me. I was very disappointed. After seeing all these reviews, I was really hopeful. But it did nothing for me other than make me sleepy the first few days. Any other pills out there?"