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Topamax may help sleep-eaters

October 02, 2008

Topamax, a drug used to treat epilepsy and migraines, may help patients with sleep-related eating disorder (SRED). Patients with SRED wake at night to eat compulsively and repetitively. Of the 25 patients studied, 17 appeared to respond positively to treatment with Topamax (known generically as topiramate). The study's author, a doctor at Harvard Medical School, called for a larger trial. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Sleeping Pills and Bizarre Behavior

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...estimated that over 25 million prescriptions for this drug were filled last year, and usage is... Read more »

Anxiety Medications: Elavil

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Generic name: amitriptyline Elavil is in a group of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants.... Read more »

Stimulant Medication Abuse

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...hopelessness Depression, possible suicidal thoughts Eating disorders Anxiety attacks This... Read more »

Mental Health Parity

By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...coverage. Other psychiatric diagnoses, such as eating disorders and addiction, had various... Read more »

Did Ambien Lead To the Death of Heath Ledger?

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...estimated that over 25 million prescriptions for this drug were filled last year, and usage is... Read more »

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Health Guide

5-HTP for Migraine: Check Before You Swallow

...tricyclic antidepressants barbiturates (including the butalbital in Fiorinal and Fioricet) chemootherapy drugs antibiotics tramadol and some other medications. If you are taking any... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Complications of Bulimia

...do not go on to become anorexic. Some report no major problems. A 2002 study, however, reported that eating disorders during adolescence put these young people at risk for a variety of... Read more »

Coping with your period

...cause this pain. The best treatments for menstrual cramps are: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- Such as ibuprofen or naproxen. These should be taken as soon as symptoms... Read more »

Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics

...social skills; chronic illness; and family history of depression. Depression is also associated with eating disorders, particularly bulimia.If teens exhibit any of those behaviors for two weeks... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Highlights

...on behavioral and psychological interventions, rather than on antidepressant drug therapy.Preventing Eating DisordersCognitive-behavioral strategies may help prevent the development of eating... Read more »

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Prozac Oral Uses and How to Use

...doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need... Read more »

Fluoxetine Oral Uses and How to Use

...doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need... Read more »

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