Michael is correct, in my opinion.   Let me add some points to
consider...but you ought to check with your doctor, to be sure of anything
when it comes to meds.    AVODART and Saw Palmetto are trying to do the same
thing, inhibit production of DHT on the theory that if continued long
enough, years, not just several months,  it will slow or reverse the growth
of cells in Prostate.   I'd not take both together.   That's just dangerous,
in my opinion.   One is approved by FDA and the other is supported
extensively by anecdotal information,  and with a few studies-- that I have
not reviewed extensively, so can't comment on the scientific methodology
involved.   As for FLOMAX, it is different.   FLOMAX is an Alpha Blockers...
it lowers blood pressure... and is proven in short term studies to be
efficacious in helping to allow one to urinate while the PROSCAR or AVORDART
is given time to start kicking in.   Let you doctor address your dosage and
don't experiment on your own unless you are certain about the side effects.
I was taking FLOMAX, hated the side effects, switched to Uraxotrol,
(Xatrol), and after a few months still had similar side effects but the
effectiveness started to decrease.   So, I made my own choice and ratcheted
up the dosage to 1 and a half tabs instead of one.   Be sure to CAREFULLY
read the possible negative side effects.   You may just want to opt for the
operation--a piece of cake!-- and save your body the stress of dealing with
the meds and the side effects such as "man boobs" from DHT inhibitors and
from Alpha Blockers potential side effects such as muddled thinking,
retro-ejaculation, restlessness at night, swollen membranes/nasals, etc.

I saw a thread from late 2003 (soon after Avodart hit) regarding the
pros/cons of each with side effect info.

I'm leaning toward Avordart. I take Saw Palmetto occasionally, Flomax
more frequently. My uro is making no recommendation between the two. I
have reasonably severe Urinary Retention which Flomax addresses
incompletely.

Any thoughts/experiences/recommendations would be appreciated.

With either/both is it ok to continue Flomax (or would that become
redundant)?

Thanks in advance.

Michael (Age 61, BPH)