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An eating disorder is a serious medical condition that can impact both your mental and physical health. It affects how you think about eating, food, shape, and weight and leads to problems in your eating behaviors.
With Klarity Health, you can get:
*Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy; a diagnosis, treatment, or prescription is not guaranteed.
*Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy; a diagnosis, treatment, or prescription is not guaranteed.
You’re unique. And your needs are too. You deserve online eating disorder treatment from a provider committed to you. That’s why you can find an eating disorder specialist on Klarity Health and access:
From an experienced, board-certified healthcare professional.
or in-person through treatment tailored to you**
Your information is private, secure, and 100% HIPAA compliant.
*Your provider will discuss treatment options with you, which may or may not include medication.
The licensed healthcare providers on Klarity Health can work with you to create a personalized treatment plan, including diagnosis and assessment, medication prescriptions, and other treatment options if deemed medically appropriate.
Work with a licensed healthcare provider to get an initial diagnosis or reevaluation of your existing diagnosis.
Some behavioral therapies can help treat eating disorders. These therapy options include family-based treatment (FBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
For people with bulimia or a binge-eating disorder, some medications, like antidepressants, can help you manage the burgers to binge or purge or manage your extreme focus on diet and food.
If your eating disorder has caused serious health issues, your provider might recommend a hospital stay or day program for people with eating disorders.
Before prescribing a medication, your healthcare provider will consider your medical history and potential medication side effects. Providers on Klarity Health only prescribe what’s appropriate based on your diagnosis.
The most common medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, include:
| Medication | Generic name | Use in eating Disorders |
| Prozac | Fluoxetine | Reduces binge-purge cycles in bulimia nervosa—first-line treatment supported by high-quality evidence |
| Celexa | Citalopram | Off-label to address co-occurring anxiety or depression in anorexia or bulimia |
| Zoloft | Sertraline | Off-label for mood/anxiety symptoms associated with EDs such as bulimia and binge eating disorder |
| Zyprexa | Olanzapine | Off-label use in anorexia nervosa to promote weight restoration and reduce obsessive cognitions |
| Abilify | Aripiprazole | Occasionally used adjunctively in anorexia or bulimia to stabilize mood and cognition |
| Luvox | Fluvoxamine | Off-label for bulimia or binge eating, targeting anxiety-driven binge patterns |
| Topamax | Topiramate | Off-label to reduce binge frequency and purging behavior in bulimia/BED |
| Vivitrol | Naltrexone | Off-label to manage cravings or reduce binge episodes in BED |
Keep in mind that eating disorder medications might not work for everyone. Let your healthcare provider know if you feel like your medication isn’t working, and they can recommend another medication or treatment.
Klarity Health connects you with experienced, licensed providers who specialize in eating disorder treatment. Select your state to see available providers.
Your symptoms can vary, depending on the kind of eating disorder you have. Bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and anorexia are the most common kinds of eating disorders.
Symptoms of anorexia, also known as anorexia nervosa, include:
Symptoms of bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, include:
Symptoms of binge eating disorder include:
Find a provider on Klarity Health to discuss eating disorder treatment and management. You and your provider can evaluate your health risks and talk through your eating disorder treatment options.
Eating disorders are typically diagnosed based on your symptoms and a review of your eating behaviors and habits. You might see both a primary healthcare provider and a mental healthcare provider to diagnose your eating disorder.
To get a diagnosis for your eating disorder, you might need:
Getting all of this information can help your healthcare provider recommend the appropriate medication or treatment for you.
The best eating disorder treatment involves a team approach with a primary healthcare provider, a mental healthcare provider, and usually a registered dietitian. Your treatment is based on your particular kind of eating disorder. Providers on Klarity Health may recommend:
Your provider can discuss and personalize all treatments for you after diagnosis.
Read through stories from real patients who received treatment from healthcare providers on Klarity.
*Appointments are generally available within 24 hours. Free initial consultations are available only with select providers. Prescriptions, particularly for controlled substances, may require an in-person evaluation depending on the state of residence and current federal regulations.
The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health. Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy. Nothing in this article is intended to diagnose or treat any condition, including guaranteeing prescription medication of any kind or dosage. Not all providers on Klarity Health prescribe all medications, particularly medications that are controlled substances.
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