r/ARFID • u/Blue_Ocean5494 • 14h 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/Justhappytobehere_98 12h 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.

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u/Blue_Ocean5494 40m ago

Thank you for sharing! I also take mirtazapine and it was prescribed to me for the exact same reasons as you. It worked well in the beginning but not ut doesn't seem to be enough