Stimulant medications in the management of bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa in patients with and without comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review.

Mark L VickersHong Yin ChanStephen ElliottSarangan KetheesanVinay RamineniLars ErikssonKirsten McMahonBelinda OddyJames G Scott

Published in: Eating behaviors (2024)

There is currently insufficient evidence to support the use of stimulant medications to treat symptoms of BN or AN. The authors recommend considering screening patients with BN for ADHD.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
anorexia nervosa
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
sleep quality
physical activity
depressive symptoms