Registration clinical trials show that 16-37% of patients discontinue within a year (109111)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) : Antidepressants such as fluoxetine or sertraline may help reduce binge frequency, particularly when depression or anxiety co-exists, though they are used off-licence for this indication
Obesity and Metabolism, 12(1), 16-19
Professor Adam Balen from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists emphasizes: "A clinician may consider prescribing this medicine 'off-label' if they think it would benefit a patient with PCOS, but this would need a careful discussion with them about the benefits and potential risks." Beyond the physical benefits, these treatments are reshaping how patients view their condition
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However: Follow-up durations were typically 68 weeks