Two years ago, a patient was diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, and she has weighed 90 kg for the past 12 months. The patient is generally happy with her life and indicates that she has no resistance to weight gain. Which is the best medication to help control the obsessive-compulsive behaviour, now that the patient has reached a maintenance weight?

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) is an SSRI that is effective in treating bulimia nervosa by helping to control obsessive-compulsive behaviors and is often used once the patient has reached a maintenance weight.

Two Years Ago, a Patient Was Diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa