Question 144 · LEK · Bulimia nervosa
The drug most commonly used for the treatment of bulimia nervosa with depression symptoms is:
- A. olanzapine.
- B. mirtazapine.
- C. fluoxetine.
- D. clozapine.
- E. diazepam.
Hint
Pick the SSRI with formal approval for reducing binge eating and purging, usually given at a higher dose than in depression.
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