Cyproheptadine Dosage

[sandscout]

hi,
I’m looking for feedback, help or experiences with side effects of Cyproheptadine.
I just got back from the vet with my Scout who was vomiting, not eating this morning-he’s had bad bouts of pancreatitis before, the vet thinks it’s chronic.
I’ve been treating him with Ondansetron and Cerenia daily, but the emergency Dr. today thinks this is a flare-up (there have been a lot of stressors in the home the past 2 months, family member hospitalized, then a lot of medical people visiting our home, so lots of stress!)
He is OTJ, today his BG was 117 so I was happy with that.
They sent me home with several meds including Cyproheptadine (1/2 of a 4 mg. pill) to stimulate his. appetite. Ever since I gave it to him, he’s acting like he’s starving and he’s making kind of a howling or yowling noise-he wants food on the hour!!

I don’t want to give him a reason to vomit, so I’ve given him very small meals about an hour apart.

Does anyone have experience with side effects of this drug?
Thanks for reading this far.
Scout & Susan

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

That's actually pretty common......when I had to give China cypro, she literally got a crumb and even that tiny amount would have her looking for the nearest water buffalo to eat!!

Luckily though, it does wear off sooner than Mirtazapine does (it's only an every 2-3 day appetite stimulant!)

 

[sandscout]

That's actually pretty common......when I had to give China cypro, she literally got a crumb and even that tiny amount would have her looking for the nearest water buffalo to eat!!

Luckily though, it does wear off sooner than Mirtazapine does (it's only an every 2-3 day appetite stimulant!)

 

[sandscout]

Thanks Chris, I was not prepared for Scout’s reaction!

Scout & Susan