Best treatments for bulimia
2 products may treat bulimia, spanning FDA drug classes such as serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is fintepla. 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 bulimia, 1 is available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as serotonin reuptake inhibitor. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for bulimia — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Generic | $0 | View → |
Full ranking · 2 treatments
fintepla
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Fintepla (Fenfluramine Hydrochloride) is a medication used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bulimia, Obesity.
fluoxetine hydrochloride
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat Bulimia, Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.03· 8 formsFrequently asked
- What treats bulimia?
- Our catalog lists 2 products that may treat bulimia, 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 fintepla.
- What is the best-rated treatment for bulimia?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — fintepla ranks highest among the products we list for bulimia. 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 bulimia?
- Treatments for bulimia span FDA drug classes including serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 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.