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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 answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

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

Answered 9/14/2020

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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