Physicians may send E-Prescriptions (E-Scripts) to:
ApoThera
45 Post, 2nd Floor
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949)387-7711
Fax: (949)387-7712
Chronic Weight Management
In adults with an initial BMI of:
30 kg/m2 or greater (obesity) or
27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease)
Initial Dose
– One tablet by mouth ONCE DAILY in the morning x 1 week
THEN,
– Increase to 1 tablet by mouth TWICE DAILY, administered in the morning and evening for 1 week
THEN,
– Increase to 2 tablets by mouth in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening and continue x 1 week
THEN,
– Increase to 2 tablets by mouth TWICE DAILY, administered in the morning and evening and continue for the remainder of the treatment course