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Antiepileptic drugs are an emerging option in the management of some eating disorders

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Antiepileptic drugs are an emerging option in the management of some eating disorders. Drugs Ther. Perspect 25, 9–12 (2009). https://doi.org/10.2165/0042310-200925090-00003

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