IA few weeks ago, Ozempic was in the news for its slimming properties; it is now being replaced by Periactin. As of July 10, Periactin will no longer be available over the counter. To obtain it, you will need to show your pharmacist a prescription. This antihistamine, cyproheptadine, sold under the name Periactin by the Teofarma laboratory, is indicated for the treatment of allergic manifestations, such as allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis or urticaria, in adults and children over 6 years old.
But this drug is also orexigenic, which means that it increases the appetite of its users. The fashion has appeared on social networks of some influencers who have taken this drug in order to quickly increase the volume of their buttocks. Like Poupette Kenza who highlighted some of the effects of this drug on the social network TikTok. “That’s three kilos minimum gained for you in less than a month. […] The goal is to draw a defined waistline to create the illusion of an hourglass figure.” Finally, the young woman retracted her remarks, assuring that she was not aware of the risks associated with taking this medication.
Drowsiness, constipation and vision disturbances
Indeed, this misuse is not without risk to health, as recalled by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products. […] Read more
