Letter to the Editor May 15, 2005

Reply to Use of Olanzapine in Anorexia Nervosa

Nicole C. Barbarich-Marsteller, BS; Walter H. Kaye, MD

J Clin Psychiatry 2005;66(5):655-656

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Sir: In response to the letter to the editor "Use of Olanzapinein Anorexia Nervosa," we would like to address the author’s criticisms. We appreciate the author’s concerns and interest inimproving treatment for anorexia nervosa.It is well known that individuals with anorexia nervosa areinherently difficult to treat, even in an inpatient setting.’ ‹’ ‹