Treatment of Bulimia
Treatment involves the following.1
Pharmacotherapy
This involves antidepressant treatment using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), like fluoxetine and sertraline are given. The drug bupropion is also given, in the treatment of bulimia to reduce the risk of seizures due to the medication.
Over-the-Counter Drugs
Dexedrine and benzedrine are the most common over-the-counter drugs available, but care should be taken, in not misusing it.
Psychotherapy
This includes the following psychological counseling:
Interpersonal Therapy—This involves teaching the patient to eat three meals and two snacks a day, avoiding to eat unhealthy food, reduce concern about body weight and shape, controlling the triggers of binge eating by examining personal relationships and emotions, learning cope up skills to prevent further lapses.2
Family Therapy—This involves techniques, which make the person communicate and eat with the family.
In severe conditions of bulimia, which may lead to dehydration or esophageal tear, hospitalization may be necessary.
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last modified: January 03, 2009
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