Antipsychotic drugs for anorexia nervosa

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Nov 6;11(11):CD014834. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014834.

Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of antipsychotic drugs (both first- and second-generation antipsychotics) compared to placebo on body weight gain, psychological symptoms, acceptability, and adverse events for people with anorexia nervosa.

MeSH terms

  • Anorexia Nervosa* / drug therapy
  • Anorexia Nervosa* / psychology
  • Antipsychotic Agents* / adverse effects
  • Antipsychotic Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Systematic Reviews as Topic
  • Weight Gain* / drug effects

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents