systematic_review
    2003
    High Quality

    Antidepressants versus placebo for people with bulimia nervosa

    Bacaltchuk J, Hay P

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Antidepressants produced higher remission of binge eating than placebo (RR of non-remission 0.87), with higher dropout from side effects.

    Conclusions

    Single antidepressant agents are clinically effective for bulimia nervosa compared with placebo.

    Limitations

    Older trials, short duration, high attrition.

    Related Health Concerns

    Eating Disorders

    Study Details

    Year:2003
    Sample Size:1,279
    Quality Score:8/10

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