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Mar 06, 2026 - 11:23 AM
Contraindications include allergy to cyproheptadine or similar drugs, treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), angle-closure glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction, pyloroduodenal obstruction, use in elderly or debilitated patients, asthma attacks, and use in nursing mothers or newborn/premature babies. Contraindications are important to know to avoid harmful interactions or side effects.
