Are there meds you know of made for anorexia?

Question

if soo what are they? what do they do?

Answer 1

A diagnosis of anorexia should be one of exclusion. That means your doctor should rule out other possible causes of loss of appetite before giving that diagnosis. Multiple medical and emotional illnesses can cause changes in appetite, including thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, infectious illnesses, viral illnesses, adrenal ("glandular") disorders, gynecological disorders, cancer or even benign masses in the brain, GI tract, stomach, colon, etc. Also, exposure to certain toxins or poisons can cause loss of appetite. Various emotional disorders can cause this as well, such as depression, mania, post-traumatic stress disorder, other anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, being the victim or perpetrator of abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), and enviornmental or family issues such as illness, death, damaged or abusive relationships, separation or divorce, child problems, etc. If, after extensive testing and examination of your life and emotional status, it is determined that medication is necessary, there are many to choose from. Usually, some of the SSRI anti-depressants are used, such as Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac, since they raise the level of serotonin in your brain and GI system and can increase appetite. Some of the newer anti-psychotic medications, like Zyprexa, Seroquel, Risperdal frequently stimulate appetite and can cause weight gain. There is a direct central nervous system appetite stimulant called Megace which is often helpful. However, the best treatment for anorexia is actually intense therapy and counseling with a qualified therapist. Such therapy often includes learning alternate methods of exerting "control", stress and/or anger management, recovery from trauma or loss, improvement in self-esteem and self-image, group support, learning to change your internal and external environment so you no longer have to starve yourself as a way of dealing with the "unbearables" in your life, home, family or work, and behavior modification so you can learn to accept food as a necessary part of staying alive and healthy, NOT as the "enemy" you must defeat. Anorexia CAN KILL you if left untreated, so please get help immediately. Good luck.

Answer 2

You didn't give a lot of details. Is this is for yourself or for someone you know or for a school assignment...??

SSRIs can help as mentioned. I have also seen some of the Atypical anti-psychotic medications used. A fairly common side effect from some of them is an increase in appetite. However these are usually only used to treat an eating disorder that is secondary to or co-morbid with, another DSM IV (diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders) Axis I (clinical psychiatric disorders that are not related to personality disorders, medical conditions or social/environmental problems) diagnosis such as schizophrenia.

Clinical psychiatric pharmacology is a very complex field. If you need this information to help yourself or a friend you have taken a good first step in recognizing a need. It will be very important to get professional assistance with the problem though. If this is for a school project you should be able to use some of the above information and pull some key words as starting points for further research at the library.

Answer 3

Many SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors) are useful for anorexia. They increase the level of the neurotransmitter serotonin. There are other classes of psychiatric medications that help as well. If you are anorexic, or think you might be, you'd be best to consult with a medical health professional.

Answer 4

The only meds are going to a therapist and getting help. no over the counter drug.....or shoving a feeding tube down thier throat against thier will. they like to deal with then immediate problem, rather then deal with the underlying problem thats causing it. Honey i battles anorexia for years and if you know someone who has it help them get help. I wish someone did it for me because i wasnt going to to go tell someone "uhmm yeaa by the way i have anorexia " i mean cmon. hurry up before they seriously hurt themselves. i relized i needed to get help when my hair started coming out [that can scare a young teen] and now i have permanent health problems. i had to have 6 teeth pulled. I have permanent heart problems. i can collapse at anytime and die. im waiting for test results so i will know that. if i fall i will break my bones. i might have juvenille osteoperosis. IT SUCKS get her help before she turns into me!

Answer 5

If you think that you are anorexic or you are struggling with your weight, talk to your doctor or health professional. They will be able to help you a lot more than a general person will be able to (not knowing any details about you or your condition). Good luck!!!

Answer 6

It's more therapy that's used to treat anorexia...therapy and nutrition counseling, that sort of thing.

Answer 7

hot dogs...