Anyone on Cyproheptadine?

fourkidsmom

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Anyone on Cyproheptadine?

My 5 yr old with cf just started this morning. He is to take 1/2 tsp 4 times a day. I know the doctor said it is something new. My son is still scheduled to get a G-tube on March 1st- I am kind of wondering if anyone had success with this drug. I wonder why the doctor didn't suggest staying on this for a month or so and seeing if it works, then if not doing the G-tube. Any suggestions??

Thanks

Fourkidsmom
 

fourkidsmom

New member
Anyone on Cyproheptadine?

My 5 yr old with cf just started this morning. He is to take 1/2 tsp 4 times a day. I know the doctor said it is something new. My son is still scheduled to get a G-tube on March 1st- I am kind of wondering if anyone had success with this drug. I wonder why the doctor didn't suggest staying on this for a month or so and seeing if it works, then if not doing the G-tube. Any suggestions??

Thanks

Fourkidsmom
 

fourkidsmom

New member
Anyone on Cyproheptadine?

My 5 yr old with cf just started this morning. He is to take 1/2 tsp 4 times a day. I know the doctor said it is something new. My son is still scheduled to get a G-tube on March 1st- I am kind of wondering if anyone had success with this drug. I wonder why the doctor didn't suggest staying on this for a month or so and seeing if it works, then if not doing the G-tube. Any suggestions??

Thanks

Fourkidsmom
 

Jane

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My kids took this for a while without any results, but I've heard it works well for others. It made them very sleepy so it was hard to schedule around school hours.
 

Jane

Digital opinion leader
My kids took this for a while without any results, but I've heard it works well for others. It made them very sleepy so it was hard to schedule around school hours.
 

Jane

Digital opinion leader
My kids took this for a while without any results, but I've heard it works well for others. It made them very sleepy so it was hard to schedule around school hours.
 
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sdelorenzo

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My daughter used this a while back. It did help her feed herself, but she didn't gain any weight with it. It does take about a week to start to work. The effect also wears off, so you have to go off it for a while then back on. My daughter is getting her g-tube and fundoplication on March 5.
Sharon, mom of Sophia, 5 and Jack, 3 both with cf
 
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sdelorenzo

Guest
My daughter used this a while back. It did help her feed herself, but she didn't gain any weight with it. It does take about a week to start to work. The effect also wears off, so you have to go off it for a while then back on. My daughter is getting her g-tube and fundoplication on March 5.
Sharon, mom of Sophia, 5 and Jack, 3 both with cf
 
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sdelorenzo

Guest
My daughter used this a while back. It did help her feed herself, but she didn't gain any weight with it. It does take about a week to start to work. The effect also wears off, so you have to go off it for a while then back on. My daughter is getting her g-tube and fundoplication on March 5.
Sharon, mom of Sophia, 5 and Jack, 3 both with cf
 
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