Medications in Eating Disorder Treatment
Medications for eating disorders have variable track records. Some have been dismissed as ineffective, and others show great promise.
Is Zyprexa a Good Drug for Anorexia Treatment?
Zyprexa (olanzapine) represents a ray of hope in anorexia treatment, given the disorder's resistance to many medications. Zyprexa seems to help with both mental and physical symptoms of anorexia.
Zyprexa (olanzapine) represents a ray of hope in anorexia treatment, given the disorder's resistance to many medications. Zyprexa seems to help with both mental and physical symptoms of anorexia.
Referenced EEG Improves Eating Disorder Medication Prescriptions
Prescribing medications for eating disorders has been somewhat hit or miss but referenced EEG technology is making prescriptions more effective.
Prescribing medications for eating disorders has been somewhat hit or miss but referenced EEG technology is making prescriptions more effective.
Will Seroquel Help to Treat Anorexia?
Seroquel, or quetiapine, is a drug under investigation for use as a treatment for anorexia nervosa. Seroquel is normally prescribed for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, but these disorders do have symptoms that overlap with those of anorexia.
Seroquel, or quetiapine, is a drug under investigation for use as a treatment for anorexia nervosa. Seroquel is normally prescribed for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, but these disorders do have symptoms that overlap with those of anorexia.
Is Prozac (Fluoxetine) Helpful For Anorexia?
A number of studies exist testing the effectiveness of Prozac (fluoxetine) as a treatment for anorexia nervosa in various stages. The promise, however, seems to exceed the effectiveness.
A number of studies exist testing the effectiveness of Prozac (fluoxetine) as a treatment for anorexia nervosa in various stages. The promise, however, seems to exceed the effectiveness.
Zinc Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa
Investigation of the link between zinc and anorexia nervosa continues. Those with anorexia show strong signs of zinc deficiency.
Investigation of the link between zinc and anorexia nervosa continues. Those with anorexia show strong signs of zinc deficiency.
Bulimia and the Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve may have a profound impact in the functioning of bulimia nervosa, and if so, we may have treatments (like Zofran) that can more directly target the physiological roots of the disorder.
The vagus nerve may have a profound impact in the functioning of bulimia nervosa, and if so, we may have treatments (like Zofran) that can more directly target the physiological roots of the disorder.
Do Medications Offer Hope for Those With Anorexia?
There's a significant demand for medications that can treat anorexia. But what drugs offer any real help?
There's a significant demand for medications that can treat anorexia. But what drugs offer any real help?
Medications Curb Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa
Many with bulimia who wish to recover can benefit strongly from appropriate medications. SSRIs are often helpful, but other drugs have joined in the effort to curb binging and purging
Many with bulimia who wish to recover can benefit strongly from appropriate medications. SSRIs are often helpful, but other drugs have joined in the effort to curb binging and purging