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Hi i am a male aged 76. i initially went to my gp complaining that i had difficulty starting a urine flow first thing in the morning. the doctor diagnosed bph. i was then prescribed tamsulosin 400. the result was not satisfactory and made no dif?

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Dr. Clarence Grim
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Endocrinology 58 years experience
Trouble peeing: Discuss with your Dr. You may need to add a drug that shrinks prostate. Tam works on bladder control muscle.
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