The best way to treat binge eating is to do psychotherapy sessions to change behavior and the way you think about food, developing techniques that help you have a healthier attitude toward what you eat.
However, the psychiatrist may also play an important role by prescribing remedies that help relieve compulsion so that it is easier to focus on what the psychologist or therapist is trying to teach during psychotherapy.
Top Binge Eating Remedies
The most commonly used medications to treat binge eating are antidepressants, appetite suppressants, and nervous system controllers such as:
- Sibutramine : releases the hormone GLP1 in the intestine, giving a feeling that it is no longer necessary to eat more;
- Fluoxetine or Sertraline : improve the sense of well-being, by acting directly under the serotonin, a chemical present in the brain that in addition to improving mood, decreases the desire to eat sweets and promotes satiety;
- Topiramate : is a medicine usually indicated to treat convulsions, but that also can be used to diminish the excess of appetite;
- Lisdexamphetamine Dimesilate : It is usually used to treat hyperactivity in children, but it can be used in adults to decrease uncontrolled appetite, promoting satiety.
Any medication for binge eating should always be directed by a psychiatrist or physician who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, as the dose of each medication may vary according to the weight and age of each person.
This type of remedies should only be used when other natural forms are not presenting results in combating binge eating. Also, during treatment with these remedies it is very important to keep the sessions of psychotherapy as well as maintain a regular plan of exercise and a balanced diet.
Here are some recipes for weight loss, which can complete the treatment.
Possible side effects
Although they may be used under medical advice, these medicines are not completely safe, especially when used for long periods. Some of the most common side effects include dry mouth, insomnia, dizziness, memory problems, tingling in the hands and feet, difficulty speaking or sedation.
Binge Natural Remedy Options
Before using the remedies to control binge eating, some natural options that help reduce appetite can be tested, such as:
- Seeds of chia : add 25 g of chia to all meals;
- Saffron : Take 90 mg of saffron in capsules, 2 times a day;
- Psyllium husk : ingest 20 g about 3 hours before lunch and dinner, as well as immediately after;
- Caralluma fimbriata : take 1 g in capsules, once daily.
These natural remedy options can take up to 1 or 2 months of continuous use until you have the desired effects, however, they usually do not have any side effects and therefore can be a good alternative to the pharmacy drugs.
Check out some homemade recipes that can also help decrease appetite.
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