Kbfawksy13:
We don't have experience taking them, but we do have knowledge of how they are used and what they do.
We always, always caution against using prescription medications for appetite stimulation, for multiple reasons.
1. Calories in does not necessarily mean you actually digested them. So increasing digestive throughput and capacity is far more important than increasing the raw amounts of food you eat. The two medications you listed do not help with this specifically.
2. 1st generation anti-histamines, like the cyproheptadine, are known to potentially result in liver problems. These problems are made more likely by and exacerbate the state of Fatty Liver. Fatty Liver is a real concern with extreme, long-term gaining. Complicated even further by the fact that Megace is also metabolised by the liver. Do be incredibly careful here. This tri-combo can be deadly.
C. Cannabis exists, can be consumed via edibles rather safely with very little negative side-effects, and is known to have the orexigenic properties you seek. If you are already acquiring prescriptions, this is likely way easier to get and cheaper.
This is not everything, nor are we a doctor, nor are we saying you shouldn't continue. But we highly recommend caution, care, and alternatives if you can find them in the future. If you wanna go all the way, then know it is a marathon, not a sprint, and trying to sprint there leads almost always in not making it as far as you want. Being generally healthy aside from overconsumption will get you a lot further than seeking a weight gain pill.
Thank you so much for your very thoughtful response!! I’m wondering what could, in your opinion, help with “digestive throughput and capacity”? That’s definitely something I’d like to optimize, and I’m absolutely not opposed to changing the meds around for longevity purposes.
Secondly, regarding the liver problems, I come from a family of pretty strong livers and get regular (every 6 months at the least) bloodwork due to unrelated things, and am planning on monitoring accordingly. My doctor may not support my goals but I do keep them in the know. (Which does make the visits a little hard ngl)
Regarding the cannabis, I’ve had CHS in the past, severe enough to cause hospitalization (been smoking daily over 10 yrs, but loads of concentrates and edibles put me over the edge) and have been avoiding anything but flower (legally from a dispensary) since then. It absolutely helps my appetite, but the negative effects of smoking 5x+ per day have me seeking another alternative.
Besides that, I appreciate the advice about it being a marathon rather than a sprint. That resonated a lot and absolutely has me considering what will align most with my goals. Thanks again!
