Metformin abuse: A novel and dangerous purging behavior in anorexia nervosa.
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| Abstract |
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To report a case of severe multisystem illness, near death and permanent kidney failure in a woman with a history of anorexia nervosa-binge purge type due to abuse of prescription metformin, an approved oral diabetes medication obtained surreptitiously via the internet. |
| Year of Publication |
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2019
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| Journal |
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The International journal of eating disorders
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| Volume |
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52
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| Issue |
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3
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| Number of Pages |
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319-321
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| ISSN Number |
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0276-3478
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| URL |
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https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23010
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| DOI |
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10.1002/eat.23010
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| Short Title |
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Int J Eat Disord
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