Is there medication for anorexia nervosa?

While medications do not treat the root cause of anorexia, some drugs can help people suffering from anorexia nervosa gain weight and combat some symptoms. They may also help manage psychological complications of anorexia, including anxiety, depression, or obsessive thoughts. Antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), may help improve mood, increase appetite, and ease anxiety and depression. Atypical antipsychotics may also aid in improving behavior, decreasing agitation and self-harm, improving sleep, and increasing weight gain.