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I have eating disorder i binge eat and purge 5 years till now , i took prozac (fluoxetine) 20 mg for 2 years but with a little effect plz advice how to stop it ??
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Binge eating: Consult your doctor to look into other alternative medications, newest one that was researched is Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine). Also ask for referral to a therapist specializing in treating eating disorders.
Answered 4/24/2015
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