Bulimia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd), the Role of the Stimulant in the Treatment of Bulimia

Abstract

Our objective is it to evaluate which are the benefits of using a stimulant in the treatment of Bulimia. ObjectiveA non systematic literature search was performed in pubmed, medline and uptodate, using the key words "ADHD and Bulimia", "Stimulants and Bulimia", "Lisdexamfetamine and Bulimia". Materials and methodsStimulants seem a promising therapy in Bulimia. However, based on these case reports, no statistic conclusions can be taken. It is still needed controlled trials to explore the efficacy and safety of psychostimulants as a treatment for this condition.