Fluoxetine combined with risperidone in treatment of online gambling disorder-case report

Pathological gambling leaves seriously negative impacts on individuals, families, and society. With the universal use of internet, online gambling disorder is also increasing worldwide. However, there is currently a lack of effective treatments, especially medical treatments, for online gambling disorder. This study shared 3 cases of online gambling disorder that was treated with combined fluoxetine and risperidone to provide an option for the treatment of online gambling.

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Pathological gambling has significant negative impacts on individuals, families, and society. The rise of online gambling disorder is also a global concern due to the widespread use of the internet. However, there is currently a lack of effective treatments, especially medical interventions, for online gambling disorder. This study presents three cases of online gambling disorder successfully treated with a combination of fluoxetine and risperidone, providing a potential option for treatment.