Lithium in adult anorexia nervosa. A pilot report on two patients.
Two patients suffering from anorexia nervosa for many years who wished to gain weight were treated successfully with lithium carbonate. One patient gained 12 kg and the other 9 kg within 6 weeks. The weight-gain was maintained for a year of follow-up with lithium maintenance therapy.
D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy
D008094:Lithium