This chapter reviews the use of medications in the treatment of individuals with bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge-eating disorder (BED), the two mental disorders defined by the presence of binge eating. Drug classes evaluated include antidepressants, stimulants, and other medications for attention-...
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...
Medication-Lisdexamfetamine is a drug that FDA approved for thetreatment of binge eating disorder. It is the first to be approved, and it reduces the binge eating episode attacks. It comes with a number of side effects like lack of sleep, dry mouth, jittery feelings and increased heart rate....
Treatment Context: Integrated Approach: Combining psychological therapy, medical treatment, and nutritional counseling to address binge-eating disorder comprehensively. Behavioral Interventions: Teaching coping strategies to manage urges to binge-eat and promote healthier eating habits. Risks and Ethical Consider...
Binge eating or feeling out of control while consuming a large amount of food in a discrete time period, occurring at a significant frequency, is characteristic of several eating disorders, most notably Bulimia Nervosa (BN) and Binge Eating Disorder (BED). The binge eating is sometimes followed...
and eating right. Exercise must be incorporated into the person's lifestyle as it not only helps in shedding the weight but also helps in relieving stress and anxiety. Often antidepressant medication such as Fluoxetine, Sertraline or Desipramine is used to treat those with binge eating disorder...
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...
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...
Grilo CM, Masheb RM, White MA, et al. Treatment of binge eating disorder in racially and ethnically diverse obese patients in primary care: randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of self-help and medication. Behav Res Ther. 2014;58:1–9....
Approaches to binge eating treatment One approach to changing binge eating can be to address weight issues first. This may help the person with the disorder improve their self-esteem, which can naturally lead to motivation for changing the thinking and emotions behind the habit. This approach can...