In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should start at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy
Criteria include: Eating an abnormally large amount of food Experiencing loss of control Eating far more rapidly than normal Eating until uncomfortably full Consuming large amounts of food when not physically hungry Eating alone out of embarrassment for the quantity Self-loathing, depression, or guilt after overeating Doctors dont consider purging food, vomiting, taking laxatives, or overexercising to be diagnostic criteria for binge-eating disorder, and the behaviors above must occur at least once a week
A small deviation in a daily dose can impact your results and how you feel over time
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This information helps to narrow down potential causes