Some patients may require an even higher dose of 2 mg weekly for optimal effect, particularly for weight management indications, though this should be approached cautiously with careful monitoring for adverse effects
The Goal: The goal of phentermine is rapid, short-term weight loss
Example automation: An automated patient SMS or patient portal message can help confirm the patients actual dosing schedule and provide them a questionnaire about their diet and calorie intake
Phase 1a studies in healthy volunteers, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism in 2023, established the compound's single-dose and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics, confirming a half-life supportive of once-daily dosing, a favorable food-effect profile, and dose-proportional exposure across the tested range
Start with a short assessment to see if this approach aligns with your goals