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Onflomax for bph and starting super beta prostate. if it doesn't work for me is it ok to switch to saw palmetto? how long should i wait for it to work
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Thanks for asking!: I was an investigator in an nih study adressing this question. The results were published and there was no difference between placebo and saw palmetto.
Answered 3/29/2015
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BPH: Both saw palmetto and "super beta prostate" are clinically unproven for relief of BPH symptoms.
Answered 6/10/2014
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