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Prozac Not Helpful for Anorexia Nervosa

Antidepressant drugs such as fluoxetine (Prozac) are not helpful for patients with anorexia nervosa, indicates an important 2006 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study found that fluoxetine neither helped patients gain weight nor protected against relapse after weight restoration. The researchers recommend that more emphasis be placed on behavioral and psychological interventions, rather than on antidepressant drug the...

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Expert & Community Posts

5-HTP for Migraine - Check Before You Swallow

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...appetite control, premenstrual syndrome, autism, eating disorders, fibromyalgia, appetite... Read more »

Napping for your Health

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...us awake. There may also be a link to obesity and eating disorders. The siesta originated in... Read more »

Diabulimia -- My Story

By Tressa , Health Expert

...psychiatric hospitals aren't really equipped to deal with eating disorders, so basically they... 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 »

Mental Health on Campus

By davidshern , Health Expert

...offers resources on Sexual and Gender Identity issues, Eating Disorders, Learning Disabilities,... Read more »

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Eating Disorders: Treatment for Anorexia

...approach with consistent support and counseling is essential for long-term recovery from all severe eating disorders. Depending on the severity and type of disorder, team members may... Read more »

Obesity Risks & Risk Factors

...and is difficult to treat. Stress reduction and relaxation techniques may be helpful.Binge Eating and Eating Disorders. About 30% of people who are obese are binge eaters who typically consume... Read more »

Complications

...risk for the so-called female athlete triad. This triad of symptoms includes menstrual dysfunction, eating disorders, and osteoporosis. Eating disorders among young female athletes is estimated at... Read more »

Infertility In Women: Causes

...syndrome, have been identified in about 20% of these cases.Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) and Eating DisordersFunctional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) is the absence of menstruation due... Read more »

Osteoporosis: Risk Factors

...combined presence of the following problems:OsteoporosisAmenorrhea (absence or irregular menstruation)Eating disordersSpecific Risk Factors for Bone Density Loss in MenSome specific risk factors... Read more »

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