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Using ADHD Medications to Treat Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder
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Medications used to treat ADHD, like Adderall and Vivants, can also aid in treating bulimia and binge eating disorder as they increase serotonin levels, dopaminergic and adrenergic tone in the brain leading to more top-down control and hyper-focus.
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ADD medications such as Adderall and Vivants can also be used to treat bulimia and binge eating disorder.
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ADD medications such as Adderall and Vivants can also be used to treat bulimia and binge eating disorder. Studies have shown elevated thyroid hormone levels to be involved in metabolism and tissue conversion.
ChapterUsing ADHD Medications to Treat Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder
EpisodeHealthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
PodcastHuberman Lab
Bulimia is associated with a lack of prefrontal control resulting in impulsivity, specifically the inability to control behaviors or actions that are deemed inappropriate.
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Bulimia is associated with a lack of prefrontal control resulting in impulsivity, specifically the inability to control behaviors or actions that are deemed inappropriate. This lack of control is similar to what is seen in individuals with frontal damage due to aging or head injuries, and people who play sports.
ChapterUsing ADHD Medications to Treat Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder
EpisodeHealthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
PodcastHuberman Lab
Drugs that increase dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain improve the top-down control and create a hyper-focus that can be effective for treating binge eating disorder and obesity.
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Drugs that increase dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain improve the top-down control and create a hyper-focus that can be effective for treating binge eating disorder and obesity. Welbutrin, an antidepressant that increases the amount of dopamine and norepinephrine, is commonly used to treat these conditions.