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Description:
Periactin is a medication that is most commonly used in
treating allergies, such as hay fever, but which can be used
in a number of different medical conditions, including: nightmares,
prevention of migraines, serotonin syndrome, SSRI-induced
sexual dysfunction and other different medical conditions
that your doctor thinks may be treated with Periactin.
When is Periactin used?
Periactin is an antihistamine, and as such, it is most
commonly used in treating different allergies, in most cases
the hay fever. It is very effective at alleviating the
symptoms of hay fever and some other types of allergies. However,
due to some of its other properties, there are other uses
for this medication. For instance, it has been shown that
Periactin is very effective at treating nightmares, including
those caused by post traumatic stress disorder. In addition
to this, Periactin can be used in treating serotonin syndrome,
which is a complex of different symptoms caused by the use
of drugs such as SSRIs and MAOIs. In addition to this, Periactin
may also be used in preventing migraines in adolescents and
children, as well as in treating sexual dysfunction caused
by SSRIs and excessive sweating caused by other medications.
Another use for Periactin is in treating cyclical vomiting
syndrome.
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Discussing the sue of Periactin with the physician
Even though you may be able to order Periactin online without
prescription, you should still talk to your physician before
you take it. This is very important as there is a number of
different conditions that might be affected by the use of
Periactin. For instance, you should not be taking Periactin
in case you have been taking any MAO inhibitors in the last
14 days, or if you are suffering from any of these: enlarged
prostate, stomach obstructions or ulcers, narrow angle glaucoma,
if you are older or suffer from any debilitating diseases.
In some other cases, you might still be able to take Periactin,
but you should still talk to your doctor to make sure. These
cases include such medical conditions like overactive thyroid,
heart disease, history of asthma, high blood pressure and
glaucoma.
How to use Periactin to achieve the best results
If you wish to make sure that you will avoid any side effects
and that your Periactin treatment will be as efficient as
possible, you need to take Periactin exactly as your doctor
prescribed. Any changes that you make on your own, without
first discussing it with your physician will increase the
likelihood of side effects. In addition, it is possible that
your reactions and thinking may be impaired when taking Periactin.
If you experience this, wait till these side effects have
subsided before you do anything dangerous or hazardous. Keep
in mind that drinking alcohol may enhance these side effects,
which is why you will do best to avoid drinking alcohol when
taking Periactin.
Periactin interactions and side effects
Interactions between Periactin and other drugs and substances
usually involve the increased chances of experiencing sedative
side effects of the combination of these drugs. Among medications
that might interact with Periactin, you will find such drugs
like seizure medications, muscle relaxants, anti-anxiety drugs,
antidepressants, sleeping pills, sedatives, cold medicines
as well as narcotic painkillers. It is best to talk with your
doctor about any drugs that you intend to combine with Periactin.
The side effects of Periactin are rare and in most cases
include only less serious side effects such as: constipation,
diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, dry mouth, changes in your
appetite, blurred vision, increased urination and sweating,
tingly feeling, tiredness, insomnia, restlessness, excitedness,
dizziness and mild drowsiness. Some more serious side effects
are also possible, although extremely unlikely. These include
unusual weakness, jaundice, urinating less, easy bleeding
or bruising, pounding heartbeats, fainting feeling, ringing
in the ears, convulsions, hallucinations, unusual behavior
or thoughts and confusion. If you feel any of these, contact
your doctor as soon as possible.
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