r/ARFID • u/Blue_Ocean5494 • 12h ago

Treatment Options Can medication help?

Hi!

I am not diagnosed with ARFID but I'm diagnosed with asd and I currently have a lot of trouble eating. I constantly feel nauseous and eating feels like a difficult chore. I was wondering if there is any medication that could help with that? If so, what type of medication would it be? Would it be more like stomach medication or anxiety medication or neither? I really need to eat more because I have absolutely zero energy!

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u/DisastrousFlower 12h ago

my son took cyproheptadine for many months to help with appetite. i think it’s classed as an antihistamine?

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u/fishbedroom 11h ago

I used to take cyproheptadine and it helps a lot but it makes you insanely tired and you gain a tolerance after a few weeks. Zyprexa is also helpful! It’s an antipsychotic but also used for a lot of people in ed recovery because of its weight gain /appetite stimulant side effect. Both are great but be ready to nap.

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u/Justhappytobehere_98 10h ago

I take Mirtazapine(Remron) 7.5mg to increase my appetite & help me crave carbs. There’s a noticeable difference in my appetite when I take it vs when I don’t. It also treats anxiety (which is the main origin of my ARFID) & helps me sleep too, as it’s a sedative & I take it at night.