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OBJECTIVE
Although abuse of bupropion to achieve euphoria or a stimulant-like effect has been described in the literature, to our knowledge abuse of bupropion XR to control binge eating and reduce appetite by a patient with eating disorder has not been previously reported.
METHODS
We report the case
Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a common and disabling psychiatric disorder, which affects mainly young females. The basic therapeutic modalities include pharmacotherapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, cognitive behavioural therapy and combined treatment.
OBJECTIVE
This 12-week open label
Persons who contacted the Anorexia/Bulimia Association of Norway for information and stated that they had an eating disorder were asked to participate in this questionnaire study. The answers from the 32 women who fulfilled the DSM-III-R criteria for bulimia nervosa are presented. Usually the
The eating disorders (ED) anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) are important psychiatric and somatic conditions occurring mainly in young women. The aetiology is unknown, but there are social, biological and psychological factors that play a relevant role in the pathogenesis, along with
We have previously reported that the serotonin (5-HT) agonist meta-chlorophenylpiperazine (m-CPP) induced late occurring migraine-like headaches in a group of patients with eating disorders and controls (n = 52). In this report, we extend our analyses of these data and describe results indicating
Thirteen consecutive referrals of bulimic patients who met DSM-III criteria for bulimia were treated in an open-label, flexible-dose study with trazodone. Three of the 13 dropped out before the fourth week of treatment, the minimum duration of treatment for evaluable subjects, and hence were not
Central venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare cause of headache and stroke but has a wide clinical spectrum of presentations, including headache, seizures, focal neurological signs and alteration in consciousness, which can present in isolation or in various combinations. CVST is a difficult
Bullying is a well-known adversity among school-age children. According to data, approximately 10 percent of US children and adolescents are the victims of frequent bullying by peers. In the aftermath of being bullied, victims may develop a variety of psychological as well as somatic symptoms, some
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can be differentiated from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) by the use of the research criteria provided by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) IV. Indeed, PMS corresponds to mild clinical symptoms, such as breast tenderness, bloating, headache and
Behavioral psychotherapy may promote physical health and treat some behavior-linked medical conditions. Prevention of risk factors, and relapse through self-management, the development of a healthy life-style and the possibility to use its technology in the community at a relatively low cost are
In this report an overview is given of the contribution of cognitive approaches to behavioral medicine. The (possible) contribution of cognitive therapy is reviewed in the area of coronary heart disease, obesity, bulimia nervosa, chronic pain, benign headache, cancer, acquired immunodeficiency
The antidepressant efficacy of fluoxetine in major depression has been briefly reviewed. A brief outline of dose selection, therapeutic onset, and pharmacokinetics of fluoxetine were made. The potential use of the drug in management of various psychiatric conditions has been examined. These include
The eating disorders (ED): anorexia nervosa (AN) and Bulimia nervosa (BN) are severe psychiatric and somatic conditions occurring mainly in young woman. Although the etiology is largely unknown, same evidences suggest that biological and psychological factors play a relevant role in the
Migraine and the eating disorders, particularly bulimia nervosa, share some common demographics, phenomenology, psychopathology, and treatments. Bulimics also appear to be more sensitive to the induction of severe migrainous headaches than controls following challenge with the 5-HT agonist,
The eating disorders (ED), anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN), are severe psychiatric and somatic conditions occurring mainly in young woman. Although the aetiology is largely unknown, same evidences suggest that biological and psychological factors play a relevant role in the