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Possible Interactions with: Saw Palmetto
Also listed as: Sabal serrulata; Serenoa repens
 

Finasteride
There are no reports in the scientific literature to suggest that saw palmetto interacts with any conventional medications. However, because saw palmetto may work similarly to finasteride, it has been recommended that this herb not be used in combination with finasteride or other medications used to treat BPH.


Drug Interactions
Finasteride

 

 

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Finasteride
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