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3. Olanzapine in the treatment of anorexia nervosa: an open label trial

Author

Powers, Pauline S., Santana, Carlos A., and Bannon, Yvonne S.

Subjects
Olanzapine -- Health aspects, Anorexia nervosa -- Drug therapy, Weight gain -- Methods, Food/cooking/nutrition, Psychology and mental health
Abstract

Research in an outpatient setting indicates that 10 mg of olanzapine is effective in fostering weight gain among anorexic patients who do not exhibit symptoms of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or schizophrenia. Most patients achieved an average weight gain of over 8 lbs.

Published
2002

6. Quetiapine in anorexia nervosa patients: An open label outpatient pilot study

Author

Powers, Pauline S., Bannon, Yvonne, Eubanks, Rebecca, and McCormick, Terry

Subjects
Anorexia nervosa -- Risk factors, Anxiety -- Psychological aspects, Depression, Mental -- Psychological aspects, Food/cooking/nutrition, Psychology and mental health
Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of quetiapine in reducing scores on the positive and negative syndrome scale (PANSS) in anorexia nervosa (AN) patients and also in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Quetiapine was well-tolerated and patients had significant improvements in several subscales of the PANSS as well as decreases in measures of anxiety and depression.

Published
2007

10. Meeting the Challenge of Eating Disorders.

Author

POWERS, PAULINES. and BANNON, YVONNE

Subjects
*EATING disorders, *ANOREXIA nervosa, *APPETITE disorders, *MEDICAL care, *PATHOLOGICAL psychology
Abstract

Comments on the need for the U.S. health care industry to prioritize recognition, treatment and prevention of eating disorders. Comparison between the cost of the treatment of anorexia nervosa and schizophrenia; Scope of the problems associated with eating disorders.

Published
2004
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