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Periactin |
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- Description - |
Periactin is an antihistamine given to help relieve cold- and allergy-relatedsymptoms such as hay fever, nasal inflammation, stuffy nose, red and inflamed eyes,hives, and swelling. Periactin may also be given after epinephrine to help treatanaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Some doctors prescribe Periactin to treat cluster headache and to stimulate appetitein underweight people.
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Anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction),anemia,appetite loss,chest congestion or tightness,chills,confusion,constipation,convulsions,diarrhea,difficulty urinating,dizziness,dry mouth,nose,or throat,earlier-than-expected menstrual period,exaggerated feeling of well-being,excessive perspiration,excitement,faintness,fatigue,fluttery or throbbing heartbeat,frequent urination,hallucinations,headache,hives,hysteria,inability to urinate,increased appetite and weight gain,insomnia,irritability,lack of coordination,light sensitivity,liver problems,low blood pressure,nausea,nervousness,rapid heartbeat,rash and swelling,restlessness,ringing in the ears,sleepiness,stomach pain,stuffy nose,tingling or pins and needles,tremor,vertigo,vision problems (double vision,blurred vision),vomiting,weight gain,wheezing,yellow eyes and skin |
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Antidepressant drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, includingNardil and Parnate
Sedatives such as Nembutal and Seconal
Tranquilizers such as Librium and Valium
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Merck & Company Inc |
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US Human Health, PO Box 4-Wp 39-267 |
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West Point, PA 19486-0004 |
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USA |
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