93. Efficacy And Safety of Cyproheptadine As An Appetite Stimulant In Adolescents

The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature to investigate the effects of cyproheptadine as an appetite stimulator for underweight young people. Within clinical settings low weight-for-age remains a significant problem, especially in chronic disease such as cystic fibrosis, cancer, and eating disorders. Nutrition is known to be important for both physical and mental health outcomes.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research