Eating Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What medications don’t you give a pt w/ anorexia nervosa?
A
Buproprion (seizure, pt at risk already)
TCAs (cardiotoxicity)
2
Q
Why should Bupropion be avoided in bulemic nervosa pts?
A
It inc risk for seizures, pts who binge and purge are at an inc risk for seizures.. so avoid this med
3
Q
What med should be used for BN?
A
Fluoxetine
4
Q
What med should be prescribed in BED?
A
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
5
Q
Should wt loss pills be used in the tx of BED?
A
No
