Am J Psychiatry 1978; 135:936-939
Copyright © 1978 by American Psychiatric Association
Psychological treatment of obesity with phentermine resin as an adjunct
CR Roberts
The author treated 12 patients who had demonstrated only a minimal response
to psychiatric treatment alone for their obesity with a combination of
psychotherapy and an anorectic, phentermine resin. Psychotherapy was
directed toward developing an awareness of the underlying anxiety related
to the problem of obesity and fostering the subsequent ability to change
the pattern of overeating. All 12 patients were treated successfully, and 9
reached ideal weight. Weight loss was maintained or additional weight was
lost when the medication was discontinued.
