Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery 1993-Jul
Sialadenosis in bulimia. A new treatment.
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OBJECTIVE
To see whether a cholinomimetic medication would help resolve the parotid gland enlargement associated with self-induced vomiting in bulimic patients.
METHODS
The medication was administered on an inpatient eating disorder unit to bulimic patients with refractory sialadenosis.
METHODS
Pilocarpine hydrochloride drops were administered orally at a dosage of 1.25 to 5.0 mg/d until the parotid gland enlargement was significantly reduced.
RESULTS
There was a marked diminution in the size of the parotid gland enlargement.
CONCLUSIONS
Pilocarpine has proved to be beneficial in the treatment of sialadenosis in bulimic patients.
