Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates - Risperidone in Youth Anorexia: A Promising Solution?

Risperidone in Youth Anorexia: A Promising Solution?

09/18/24 • 11 min

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Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

In this episode, we explore the use of risperidone in treating anorexia nervosa in children and adolescents. We discuss a groundbreaking study examining its efficacy and tolerability. Can atypical antipsychotics like risperidone offer hope for young anorexia patients, or are we still searching for effective pharmacological treatments?

Faculty: David Rosenberg, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.

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