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Can Flomax Be Taken In Place Of Palmetto?
Question: I am currently taking Flowmax can I switch to saw palmatto
Brief Answer:
Flomax is more effective.
Detailed Answer:
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Flomax is known as tamsulosin and is a very good drug to treat symptoms of prostate obstruction. There were several good quality studies showing that intake of saw palmetto is the same as intake of placebo tablets.
So to answer your question I wouldn't recommend changing your Flomax to palmetto.
Flomax is more effective.
Detailed Answer:
Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic!
Flomax is known as tamsulosin and is a very good drug to treat symptoms of prostate obstruction. There were several good quality studies showing that intake of saw palmetto is the same as intake of placebo tablets.
So to answer your question I wouldn't recommend changing your Flomax to palmetto.
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