Binge-eating disorder (BED)
- CBT is a core evidence-based treatment
- Lisdexamfetamine is FDA-approved for moderate–severe BED
- Topiramate can reduce binge frequency + weight
- SSRIs may reduce binges but less robustly
- Treat obesity/metabolic comorbidity in parallel
- Avoid weight-loss framing that worsens disordered eating
Use at a glance
- CBT is a core evidence-based treatment
Practical pearls
- Topiramate can reduce binge frequency + weight
- SSRIs may reduce binges but less robustly
Other practical pearls
- Lisdexamfetamine is FDA-approved for moderate–severe BED
- Treat obesity/metabolic comorbidity in parallel
Safety / pitfalls
- Avoid weight-loss framing that worsens disordered eating
Self-check
- What should be treated in Binge-eating disorder (BED)?
obesity/metabolic comorbidity in parallel.
- What should generally be avoided in Binge-eating disorder (BED)?
weight-loss framing that worsens.
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