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How long will it take to get saw palmetto into my system? i will be transitioning from flomax (tamsulosin). what is proper way to handle the transition time?

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Beta Prostate: As a 59 year old male I have also had BPH symptoms. I have used a product with beta sitosterol with success. This is much more concentrated and should hasten your transition time. Ask your urologist about the best way to transition.

Answered 3/21/2018

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

Flomax (tamsulosin): Saw palmetto and Flomax (tamsulosin) are two different drugs which affect the prostate in different ways. Saw palmetto is a herb that acts like Finasteride and supposedly reduces the size of the prostate. Studies have shown very little effect of saw palmetto on the prostate. Flomax (tamsulosin) does not affect the size of the prostate, relaxes the smooth muscle of the prostate and its capsule and allows for better flow.

Answered 7/24/2019

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