Antidepressants appear to be very beneficial during the weight-gain phase of anorexia treatment,but not during the weight-maintenance phase.

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Antidepressants may not be very beneficial during the weight-gain phase of anorexia treatment because the primary focus is on restoring weight and addressing malnutrition. Their effectiveness is more debated and potentially beneficial in the weight-maintenance phase or for treating co-occurring mood disorders, but their overall benefit in anorexia nervosa remains controversial and is not clearly established.

Antidepressants Appear to Be Very Beneficial During the Weight-Gain Phase