what type of drugs used to treat bulimia nervosa'
Other Drug Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa. Topiramate . The antiepileptic drug topiramate (Topamax) has been shown in studies to reduce bingeing and purging episodes in patients with bulimia. However, due to this drugâs risk for serious side effects, topiramate should be used only if other medication has failed.
The most common antidepressants prescribed for bulimia are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as: 1  Fluoxetine (Prozac) 2  Sertraline (Zoloft) 3  Paroxetine (Paxil)  Fluvoxamine (Luvox)