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  • Title: Inhibitory effect of cyproheptadine on ACTH secretion in patients with Addison's disease.
    Author: Loli P, Frascatani F, Gelli D, Maggioni M, Muratori F, Ronzoni M.
    Journal: Acta Endocrinol (Copenh); 1983 Jan; 102(1):111-5. PubMed ID: 6297209.
    Abstract:
    In 14 patients with Addison's disease plasma levels of ACTH were studied after administration of a single oral dose (16 mg) of cyproheptadine. The drug administration was followed by an inhibition of ACTH release. These results support the view that cyproheptadine may exert an inhibitory effect on ACTH secretion in subjects whose corticosteroid feedback mechanism is normal. We hypothesize that the effect of cyproheptadine might be related to its anti-serotonin or anti-histaminergic action.
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