A 42-year-old female requests a prescription for an anorexiant to treat her obesity. A trial of phentermine is prescribed. Prescribing precautions include:
A) Understanding that obesity is a contraindication to prescribing phentermine
B) Anorexiants may cause tolerance and should only be prescribed for six months
C) Patients should be monitored for postural hypotension
D) Renal function should be monitored closely while on anorexiants
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