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23 years
I used to take Cypro-vita as an appetite tonic for me being underweight, but then they told me its unhealthy, is that right ?
Feb 2, 2016

Dr. Salim Saab Otolaryngology (ENT)
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Dr. Feras Mahdi Internal Medicine
Cypro-vita is two components in a sense..

1-the multivitamins ( vita) which according to research have minimal if any benefit if you are eating a regular diet and have not had any surgery that involves removal of parts of your digestive tract. 

2- Cyprohepatidine which is an allergy medications...an old one...which means it could cause dizziness and drowsiness. One of it's side effects ( in a small group of people) is increased appetite and weight gain.  It's use as an appetite tonic ( like Periactin) is something called Off-label use. 

Strictly speaking it is not unhealthy...but you shouldn't take it except before sleep.

If you want to gain weight...there are multiple ways. 
1- A balanced diet is one. Multiple small meals 
2- Exercise ( while making sure you increase your protein intake)
3- Stop smoking
4- Stop caffeine ( coffee, tea, sodas)
5- Do stress relieving activities. Yoga, meditation, etc

Hope this helps!

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