Severe weight loss after withdrawal of chronic pizotifen treatment

[...]it seems that marked body weight reduction may follow withdrawal of long term pizotifen treatment, and knowledge of this adverse effect may prevent extensive and unnecessary investigation in those subsequently presenting with anorexia and severe weight loss.

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Published inJournal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry Vol. 65; no. 1; p. 137
Main Author JOWETT, NIGEL I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.07.1998
BMJ Group
Subjects
Adult
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic - administration & dosage
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic - adverse effects
Anorexia
Female
Headaches
Humans
Letters to the Editor
Migraine
Migraine Disorders - drug therapy
Pizotyline - administration & dosage
Pizotyline - adverse effects
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome - diagnosis
Weight Loss - drug effects
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Summary:[...]it seems that marked body weight reduction may follow withdrawal of long term pizotifen treatment, and knowledge of this adverse effect may prevent extensive and unnecessary investigation in those subsequently presenting with anorexia and severe weight loss.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.65.1.137