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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, MS SLP/CCC this blog is dedicated to current information on pediatric feeding and swallowing issues. Email me at feedingnewsletter@gmail.com with questions.

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Cyproheptadine (or periactin) to Boost Appetite

May 16, 2015 by Krisi Brackett 43 Comments

Question: I was searching your site for more information about the use of cyproheptadine as an appetite stimulant.  I recently had an evaluation with a kiddo who is taking this twice a day to increase appetite but mom doesn't think it has helped much.  Wondering what your team does for dosage?  I have had some experience working with periactin and I remember that it was usually best to be on it Keep Reading >>

Filed Under: Gastrointestinal Tagged With: appetite, cyproheptidine, extreme picky eating, feeding therapy, food refusal, growth chart, hunger, Pediatric Dysphagia, periactin, reflux, selective eating, speech therapy, swallowing

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