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Fluoxetine For Bulimia
- Eating Disorders - Treatment for Bulimia
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Treatment for Bulimia
Some doctors recommend a stepped approach for patients with bulimia, which follow specific stages depending on the severity and response to initial treatments:
- Support groups may be helpful for patients who have mild conditions with no health consequences.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) along with nutritional therapy is the preferred first treatment for bulimia that does not respond to support groups.
- Drug therapy used for bulimia is typically a selective...
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