Best treatments for anorexia
2 products may treat anorexia, spanning FDA drug classes such as progestin. The current highest-rated option is megestrol acetate. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 2 drugs we list for anorexia, 1 is available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as progestin. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for anorexia — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Progestin | Generic | $7 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | — | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 2 treatments
megestrol acetate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Megestrol Acetate is a progestin used to treat Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia, Endometrial Neoplasms.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$5.70/30· 3 forms Save up to 60% in classmarinol
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Marinol (Dronabinol) is a medication used to treat Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What treats anorexia?
- Our catalog lists 2 products that may treat anorexia, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is megestrol acetate.
- What is the best-rated treatment for anorexia?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — megestrol acetate ranks highest among the products we list for anorexia. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat anorexia?
- Treatments for anorexia span FDA drug classes including progestin. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.