No. Cyproheptadine is an appetite stimulant and antihistamine medicine. It has additional antiserotonergic, anticholinergic, and local anesthetic properties. However, another similar drug – dexamethasone – is a potent, strong steroid that reduces inflammation in several conditions. Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine drug that blocks the production of histamine in the body.
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