
Bulimia is a serious disease affecting mostly young
women but present in other populations as well. Current
accepted treatments often consist of some combination of
antidepressant medications (SSRI’s and others) with and
without behavior modification or psychotherapy. If
current accepted treatments are successful, patients
will stop inducing vomiting to control weight and should
feel better about themselves. Unfortunately,
this treatment often results in the patient gaining
weight and having obesity related complications later in
life.
Recent reports have demonstrated that
medications to control appetite improve binge eating and bulimia. The treatment used
at The Najarian Center™, Inc. goes a step further. Dr.
Najarian has found that by controlling the drive to eat,
most patients with bulimia will stop inducing vomiting
and live a healthier life. There is great emotional
benefit as well since the patient feels in control of
his or her eating. Thus, bulimia can be reduced or
eliminated almost immediately. The patient will not
gain weight and may even lose a little if overweight to
start. Improved psychological well-being can be
expected. |