Do medications have any role in the management of pica?

In other articles on this website, we discussed:

– The clinical features and diagnostic criteria for pica. Please see: When should we diagnose pica as a DSM-5-TR™ Feeding and Eating Disorder?

– What else should we look for in a patient with pica: other mental disorders, non-psychiatric medical conditions that are well-known to be associated with pica, and, importantly, potential complications due to pica? Please see: Which comorbid conditions and complications should be looked for in patients with pica?

On this page, we’ll answer a question from one of our subscribers about the off-label use of medications to treat pica.