The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of an anti-psychotic medication, Olanzapine, in achieving desired weight gain in patients identified as having Anorexia Nervosa, either restricting or binge/purge subtype. The study will also evaluate the possible beneficial effects of Olanzapine in reducing the severity of the obsessive and/or anxiety symptoms associated with this disorder.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of an anti-psychotic medication, Olanzapine, in achieving desired weight gain in patients identified as having Anorexia Nervosa, either restricting or binge/purge subtype. The study will also evaluate the possible beneficial effects of Olanzapine in reducing the severity of the obsessive and/or anxiety symptoms associated with this disorder.