Re: Ambien vs. Periactin weight gain » Elizabeth

Posted by Mimi on April 17, 2003, at 22:48:50

In reply to Re: Ambien vs. Periactin weight gain » Mimi, posted by Elizabeth on April 16, 2003, at 15:16:51

>Elizabeth,
Periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine, sometimes used to stimulate appetite in underweight persons. MIMI
I've been taking ambien for a long time. I have stopped for a few months if the sleep seemed to be better, but then I went back on it when it got worse again.
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> Could you remind me again what periactin is? Some antihistamine type thing?
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> I don't think there are any serious dangers from Ambien -- except if you try to operate a motor vehicle after taking it!
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> > I'm switching off Periactin (for sleep) tonight as I have been rapidly gaining & find it unacceptable.

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Ambien vs. Periactin weight gain Mimi 4/14/03
Re: Ambien vs. Periactin weight gain Lisa P 4/14/03
Re: Ambien vs. Periactin weight gain » Lisa P Mimi 4/14/03
Re: Ambien vs. Periactin weight gain » Lisa P Mimi 4/14/03
Re: Ambien vs. Periactin weight gain Lisa P 4/15/03
Be careful with Periactine - can cause depression (nm) ace 4/15/03
Re: Ambien vs. Periactin weight gain » Lisa P Mimi 4/15/03
Re: Ambien vs. Periactin weight gain » Mimi Elizabeth 4/16/03
Re: Ambien vs. Periactin weight gain » Elizabeth Mimi 4/17/03

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