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The effect of cyproheptadine on carbohydrate metabolism

Allan Drash, Jan Elliott, Harold Langs, Arnold F. Lavenstein, Robert E. Cooke

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Abstract

Cyproheptadine administration has previously been demonstrated to stimulate appetite. The present study demonstrates a depression of blood glucose by cyproheptadine. while the exact mechanism has not been determined, tentative suggestions are presented.

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Cyproheptadine administration has previously been demonstrated to stimulate appetite. The present study demonstrates a depression of blood glucose by cyproheptadine. while the exact mechanism has not been determined, tentative suggestions are presented.

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Cyproheptadine administration has previously been demonstrated to stimulate appetite. The present study demonstrates a depression of blood glucose by cyproheptadine. while the exact mechanism has not been determined, tentative suggestions are presented.

Key concepts: Cyproheptadine, Appetite, Carbohydrate metabolism, Carbohydrate, Pharmacology, Endocrinology, Medicine, Metabolism

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