No medication has been approved for anorexia nervosa, while the serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine has United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treatment of bulimia nervosa, and the stimulant prodrug lisdexamfetamine for treatment of binge eating disorder. The chapter provides a...
A combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and antidepressant medication has been helpful in treatment of binge-eating disorder in adults (McElroy et al, 2003). Use of SSRIs for binge-eating disorder in adolescents has not been studied; but in adults, fluoxetine and citalopram help decrease bi...
The disorder also runs in some families. Also, people with binge eating disorder often come from families that overeat or put an unnatural emphasis on food; for example, using it as a reward or as a way to soothe or comfort. Obese people with binge eating disorder often becameoverweightat ...
may be useful when used along with counseling. Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine), a medication used to treat ADHD, is the first drug to be approved by the FDA to treat binge eating disorder. It is not clear how the drug works, but studies have shown ...
What medications are used to treat binge-eating disorder? Created with Sketch. TheADHDmedication lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (sold under the brand name Vyvanse) is also FDA-approved to treat binge-eating disorder. Vyvanse may help increase dopamine in the brain, overriding the need to increase dopami...
Treatments for Binge Eating Researchers and therapists have identified four treatments options that seem to be effective in the treatment of BED. The include medications, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral weight loss therapy, and interpersonal therapy. Medication treatment involves antidepressant...
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is an eating disorder in which an individual eats very large amounts of food (typically in a rapid manner) while experiencing a loss of control and feelings of shame or guilt afterwards. BED is the most common eating disorder affecting ...
Treating Binge Eating Disorder The most common BED treatments aretherapy,medication, or a combination of both. A recent review comparing the effectiveness of different BED treatments showed that no specific treatment (e.g., medication or therapy) for BED can be considered superior.8And...
When does a weekend food fest or a strict diet reveal an eating disorder? WebMD's slideshow covers the warning signs and treatments for anorexia, binge eating, and bulimia.
Eating Disorders examines anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and other eating disorders that may affect teens, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment options. Nutrition and Health -- Not a single medication is approved for treatment of binge-eating disorder, but that could change if th...