Cyprodine is a brand name medication containing cyproheptadine hydrochloride, a first-generation antihistamine that also possesses strong appetite-stimulating and anti-serotonergic properties.
Primary Uses
• Allergies: Relieves symptoms of allergic reactions, including hay fever, hives, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose by blocking histamine.
• Appetite Stimulation & Weight Gain: Frequently used off-label or in combination formulations (sometimes paired with vitamins and amino acids like lysine) to boost appetite in individuals with poor appetite, undernutrition, or anorexia.
• Other Uses: Occasionally utilized for migraine prevention or to manage serotonin syndrome.