Posted by linkadge on March 21, 2016, at 18:21:35
In reply to Re: Tricyclics and bipolar depression » linkadge, posted by B2chica on March 21, 2016, at 9:42:45
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine which is OTC (at least in Canada). It may require a prescription in the US, I don't know.
It acts primarily as a histamine and serotonin antagonist. It primarily blocks 5-ht2a/c receptors without effects on dopamine. Blocking 5-ht2 receptors can induce melatonin relase and help sleep. Drugs blocking 5-ht2 receptors can be helpful for hallucinations (maninly visual).
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