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Is it safe to stop flomax (tamsulosin) and replace it w saw palmetto g for benighn prostate enlargement.
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Changing treatment: Yes. It is safe. The only outstanding question would the saw palmetto be strong enough to treat your prostate hypertrophy. You will know within seven days after the change.
Answered 6/24/2018
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