Cyproheptadine - Warnings and Precautions
The following warnings and precautions are taken directly from the US FDA-approved drug label for Cyproheptadine. This is the same information dispensing pharmacists read.
WARNINGS Children - Overdosage of antihistamines, particularly in infants and children, may produce hallucinations, central nervous system depression, convulsions, and death.
Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness conversely particularly in the young child they may occasionally produce excitation.
CNS Depressants - Antihistamines may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants, e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents.
Activities Requiring Mental Alertness - Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination, such as driving a car or operating machinery.
Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, sedation and hypotension in elderly patients.
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