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Can Ciplactin Be Taken For Weight Gain?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Question: HI my name is XXXXXXX

I have raynaud's disease..am 35years female..my weight is 50 and my hight is 5.5fit..
seems to be under weight..
want to use ciplactin for some weigh..

Please suggest dosage or how long I can take this tab..

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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ciplactin is off label use to increase appetite

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

I do not know how you came to know about Ciplactin(Cyproheptadine) it is not longer a good preparation for increasing weight or for that matter appetite.
You should meet a Dietitian and take a diet plan which is the perfect and standard way of gaining weight. You are not categorized as under weight you are just borderline. You may appear thin and might want to increase weight.
You should increase weight by
1) Frequent snacking
2) Replacing low calorie food to high calorie food

I think it is worthy to take a dietitian consult in your local area than taking drugs with so many side effects esp Ciplactin.
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Can Ciplactin Be Taken For Weight Gain?

Brief Answer: Ciplactin is off label use to increase appetite Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX I do not know how you came to know about Ciplactin(Cyproheptadine) it is not longer a good preparation for increasing weight or for that matter appetite. You should meet a Dietitian and take a diet plan which is the perfect and standard way of gaining weight. You are not categorized as under weight you are just borderline. You may appear thin and might want to increase weight. You should increase weight by 1) Frequent snacking 2) Replacing low calorie food to high calorie food I think it is worthy to take a dietitian consult in your local area than taking drugs with so many side effects esp Ciplactin.