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Binge eating is a condition consisting of episodes of eating extremely large amounts of food in a short time, and may be related to feelings of depression or being overweight.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Symptoms

Anxious mood
Isolation
Overeating

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Binge eating
Topiramate
4
1 review
Antidepressants
Lisdexamfetamine

Other treatments

Cognitive behavioral therapy
Psychotherapy

Tests

Thyroid stimulating hormone
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Complete blood count

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