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Eating Disorders
drugs used in eating disorders
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Pharmacology
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03/14/2011

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Term
Which are the studied and tolerated drugs for eating disorders?
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SSRIs
Term
T/F SSRIs are proven in AN.
Definition
F
Term
Which drug is approved for BN?
Definition
Fluoxetine (pref 60mg/d v 20 mg/d)
Term
what concerns are there with MAOIs in eating disordrs?
Definition
CV and dietary
Term
With which class of drugs are PTs more sensitive to SEs?
Definition
TCAs
Term
Which drugs are first line for AN?
Definition
Typical antipsychotics
Term
Which drug has been found to reduce binge episodes and reduce weight in BN and BED PTs?
Definition
Topiramate
Term
when given before meals, ______ limit eating by reducing severe anxiety.
Definition
BZDs
Term
____ aids in weight gain, decline in BN binge frequency, and gives an advantage in AN
Definition
Lithium
Term
_________ are contraindicated in BN an AN
Definition
BOSE: Ephedra, Orlistat, Sibutramine and Bupropion
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