A 50 year old African American male is ordered Prazosin (minipress) for hypertension. Another medication he...

A 50 year old African American male is ordered Prazosin (minipress) for hypertension. Another medication he is currently taking is HCTZ 25mg daily. He tells you he is also taking saw palmetto for his prostate. His BP is 182/90 and HR is 82.

1. Should the saw palmetto be continued? why or why not? At least half of the page

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