Periactin for Anorexia User Reviews (Page 2)
Periactin has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 38 reviews for the treatment of Anorexia. 92% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 3% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Periactin
- Anonymous
- July 26, 2009
"Used this for severely underweight toddler (borderline failure to thrive) to gently bring the weight back on to the growth chart. Managed to bring the weight up from off the chart to 25% (for a 90% height baby)."
- dlove...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 28, 2016
"I have been Underweight in my life. I was searching any kind of Magical trick to gain some weight even i purchased Oral steroids Just to get rid of Skinny structure,Finally I read about Tablet Periactin. But again there was a Problem that Tablet Periactin is not available in many Countries Its UK Brand Medicine require valid Prescription. Then i went to a doctor get prescription and Order this pills . Point to be noted( In Ist few days you will only sleepy roughly ist 5-7 doses if you taking 4 mg /Day. But you will Clearly see difference in your appetite. This Pill is Tailore made for Weight Gain. Absolutely worked So I far I took 12 Tablets It means 1 Tablet/Day and Gained 4 KG weight."
- chris
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 9, 2016
"I've being treated for anxiety with amitriptyline & xanax. During my 3 month review with my doctor I told him how I went from a 1 to a 5 since taking these medications. I've been trying to gain weight since having my daughter 10 yrs ago. I was always 5/6 7/8.. After having her barely a one. So I'm pleased that Im gaining weight. So he gives me my anxiety medications with Periactin. Hopefully all goes well & i can reach my goal."
- JustN...
- October 4, 2015
"Asked my doc for prescription 5 weeks ago. I was shocked when I weighed myself. First month I gained 16 pounds. I had two kids both one year apart. Started losing weight like crazy. Too busy to eat. Well, it keeps you hungry. However, if you go out and buy protein bars and the weight gain shakes, they help fill you up. Ensure is good too. Also on depot so not sure which one makes me crave sweets. I'm suppose to be 150 I'm solid about 5'8. Went down to 118 within weeks. Perfect health just no appetite. The shakes are easy to make and buy some already cooked meals and lots of snacks. I thought my stomach was going to eat itself. I do recommend taking an allergy pill with drowsy affects at bedtime a week before you start. 140 last check"
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- Omgke...
- April 24, 2017
"Hi I had c diff a year ago and it made me lose so much weight ! I told the doctors I was unhappy with my weight and I couldn't eat due to stress . I got assigned these pills and I was only suppose to take 2 a day but my cousin was suppose to take 3 a day ? Well about two months later I gained 15 pounds , at first I couldn't tell just knew I was eating a lot more. Then slowly I noticed I gained weight: also in your belly area is the worst !!!!! But I'm going to start back taking the pills recently I stopped because I've been busy and was a good weight but now I'm unhappy again with my weight so 3 times a day I will take them!"
- Paul...
- March 4, 2016
"I was 9st 4lb wanted to put some Weight on tried calorie drinks and and eating more but you can't eat more if you're not hungry did research found these pills doctor had never heard of them but prescribed me 3 months of pills 3 a day I took 1 felt shattered so I take half a tablet a day no side effects and now 10st 6lbs in 7 months feeling lot better just give your body time to get used to them"
- Sofia
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 2, 2022
"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"
- Mccloyd
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 15, 2022
"This by far is the best and safest way to gain weight and still be healthy. The pros it help with my allergies. I went from 130 to 147lb 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"
- Maddi...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 12, 2024
"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."
- Sunsh...
- August 30, 2016
"This drug was excellent for me personally. I gained 30 pounds in two months which was great. I highly recommend this medication."
- Massive
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 25, 2017
"Going on 2 weeks and already gain 6 pounds.. Everything I couldn't eat I'm eating and having taste too..."
- clive
- June 24, 2010
"Great for weight gain."
- Nummie
- December 4, 2011
"On Periactin now for three weeks. I've gained 6 lbs so far. Still making me drowsy. Will keep you updated."
- Anonymous
- August 22, 2020
"Every time I take it makes hungry an every time after a meal it makes me sleepy "
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"I have been using this 4 yrs now and I would reccomend it to anyone wanting to gain weight however it makes u feel very sleepy and hungry but if u are going for that smoking hot bot u need to excercise so u would only gain weight in necessary areas"