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What Are The Side Effects Of Practin?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Nov 2017
Question: Hi Hello sir I have taken parctin from 2 years still taking plz tell me any side effects ill come r wat. If came how 2 recover from side effects plz let me know sir. And also still ia m taking befor food practin and after food betnesol tablet. If i dint take one day tablet also i dint get sleep. So help sir .and also now a day i am getting chest tightings comming.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The chest tightness could be due to GERD

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Your symptoms could be due to gastroesophageal reflux. Practin (cyproheptidine) does not really help. In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.

Hopefully that should help.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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What Are The Side Effects Of Practin?

Brief Answer: The chest tightness could be due to GERD Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Your symptoms could be due to gastroesophageal reflux. Practin (cyproheptidine) does not really help. In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following: * Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals. * Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit). * Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast. * Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake. * Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper. * Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help. * Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help. Hopefully that should help. Let me know if I could help further. Regards