Fig. 4. Plasma concentrations of total cholesterol (TC; panel A), LDL cholesterol (LDL-C; panel B), HDL cholesterol (HDL-C; panel C) and triacylglycerol (TAG; panel D) of postmenopausal women during a six-month weight reduction program using Phentermine hydrochloride (Fastin®) plus 5040 kJ diet. Group I delayed initiation of treatment for three months (time period indicated as "Pre-"); Group II discontinued Phentermine hydrochloride after six months, but continued the 5040 kJ diet through nine months (time period indicated as "Post-").