I have a 15-year-old daughter who got an eating disorder under school stress. There is no anorexia, but a total lack of appetite and a very low BMI. The psychiatrist prescribed her Asertin, but I have doubts because a common side effect in addition to increased appetite is also venomous hair. Does anyone have any experience in this matter. Regards Renata
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Małgorzata Bekier Pharmacist
2 years ago
Side effects of drugs may occur, but they do not have to. If the patient does not start the therapy that the doctor thinks is necessary - it is difficult to say what the situation of a given person will look like. It is not worth following the suggestions of other patients, because each of us is different. If the treatment does not work for your daughter, it is worth talking to a psychiatrist about other treatment options and the inclusion of, for example, psychotherapy. Here we explain what are the treatment options of a psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist: