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Is Vyvanse Effective In Controlling Binge Eating Disorder?

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Posted on Thu, 28 Jul 2016
Question: Hi Doctor Rynne,
my name is Pam, I have binge eating disorder and I'm reading about Vyvanse...wondering about the efficacy of this drug on this condition? I need help getting this under control.

thanks!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it has good efficacy

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

Recent studies vividly established the efficacy of Vyvanse in the treatment of binge eating disorder. It has shown that it decreases the amount of binge as well as frequency.

I also like to inform you that Prozac is also licensed in treatment of binge eating disorder.

Since both medications are prescription only they can be dispensed only after physical prescription is issued.

I think there is no harm in trying any of the two medications for the treatment of binge eating disorder.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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Is Vyvanse Effective In Controlling Binge Eating Disorder?

Brief Answer: Yes it has good efficacy Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. Recent studies vividly established the efficacy of Vyvanse in the treatment of binge eating disorder. It has shown that it decreases the amount of binge as well as frequency. I also like to inform you that Prozac is also licensed in treatment of binge eating disorder. Since both medications are prescription only they can be dispensed only after physical prescription is issued. I think there is no harm in trying any of the two medications for the treatment of binge eating disorder. I hope this helps you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards.