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Wt happens if cyproheptadine HCL is used by normal individual for weight gain purpose. Is it okay or it shows severe adverse effect?
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Its ok.
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For gaining weight you have to improve your metabolism. Have some fruits in morning on empty stomach. Have rice, potato, sweet potato, banana with milk and take other milk products. Have natural sugars like honey and jaggery. Do 30 mins of body weight exercises daily Cyproheptadine has side effects. During treatment with this medicine, you may experience drowsiness, constipation, dizziness, blurred vision, or dry mouth, nose or throat as side effects. Some people may also experience serious side effects like mood changes, shaking, seizures, difficulty urinating and irregular heartbeat.
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