• Antidepressants - The most common antidepressants prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) include Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft), Paroxetine (Paxil), and Fluvoxamine (Luvox). SSRIs are effective in treating comorbid anxiety and depression • Cognitive-behavioral therapy - Treatment aims to increase motivation for change, replace dysfunctional dieting with a regular and flexible pattern of eating, decrease undue concern with body shape and weight, and prevent relapse. • Interpersonal psychotherapy - In interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), the importance is on helping patients identify and alter current interpersonal problems that may be maintaining the eating disorder. IPT can be considered an alternative when CBT is unavailable. |
Monday, 17 October 2011
Diseases » Psychiatry » Bulimia Nervosa » treatment
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