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A member asked:

On flomax (tamsulosin) for bph. on saw palmetto.320mg 2x a day a week ago.weaning off flomax (tamsulosin) every other day. is this necessary, or could i stop peeing if stopped?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Flomax (tamsulosin): Since we started correspondence you should have been finished with the Flomax (tamsulosin) and been on saw palmetto.

Answered 6/25/2014

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