If it is taken at any other time, the effects of the medication have a similar reaction to the attack itself. Effects from hormone changes due to Periactin last up to 4 days after last dose. The exact timing of this treatment is hit and miss. Eliminates salt cravings and lowers alcohol craving. It makes me more awake, alert, restores thinking process, eliminates depression, and restores some physical energy.
Function is still very limited.
If taken when feeling normal or outside the cycle, it puts me to sleep. Nine days after the initial acne sign, my system returns to normal. Can only stay awake a couple hours per day. Dr. Fredericks suspects my body may be compensating for similarities to narcolepsy. The wake up process including erection, only occurs when enough medication is in my system.