2007-02-27 22:42:44 · 0 answers · asked by Conkys Mummy 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
According to the NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence), SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - a class of antidepressant) are the first choice for treatment of bulimia and the guideline specify fluoxetine as the main choice.
No drugs other than anti-depressants are recommended for the treatment of bulimia.
According to the International Journal of Clinical Psychology: "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy appears to be the most effective treatment for reducing binge/purging episodes. Behavioural therapy, short term psychotherapy, family therapy and fluoxetine are all equally effective."
2007-02-27 22:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most commonly used medicines are ssri's.selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors,again often used for depression.
2007-02-27 23:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋