Is cyproheptadine hcl safe to use?
Cyproheptadine is used to treat allergic reactions (specifically hay fever). Cyproheptadine has shown effectiveness in the treatment of nightmares including nightmares related to post traumatic stress disorder. Cyproheptadine has been used in the management of moderate to severe cases of serotonin syndrome (a complex of symptoms associated with the use of serotonergic drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or stimulants), and in the disease carcinoid in which serotonin is overproduced by tumor cells. Cyproheptadine can also be used as a preventative measure against migraine in children and adolescents. Cyproheptadine can relieve SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction and drug-induced hyperhydrosis (excess sweating) Cyproheptadine can stimulate one’s appetite. While not specifically used as a sedative, cyproheptadine causes drowsiness, as is common with first-generation antihistamines. Research has shown a supression of growth hormone with doses of 8-12 mg per day taken for 5 d
