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Is prozac (fluoxetine) the only antidepressant to treat bulimia?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Prozac (fluoxetine): All antidepressants, except wellbutrin, (bupropion) have been used to treat mood disorders accompanying bulimia.

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Answered 5/15/2016

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