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Cycoscospy my diagnosis was cronic prostatitis im 26 weird huh perscribed flomax (tamsulosin) should i take saw palmetto as well at the same time?

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Prostatitis: Prostatitis can occur at any age after puberty. Flomax (tamsulosin) will relax the prostate and make it easier to urinate but likely wont be needed long term as it is primarily used for BPH and you are too young for bph.

Answered 10/11/2015

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