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PC-SPES
PC for prostate cancer; SPES is Latin for hope. Combination of Saw palmetto plus Chinese herbs.
Adverse effects:
1) erectile dysfunction
2) hot flashes
3) breast enlargement
4) blood clots
Mechanism of action:
1) decreases serum PSA & testosterone levels
2) some of Chinese herbs have potent estrogenic effects
3) may shrink tumors in patients with advanced prostate cancer
Related
prostate cancer
General
pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical
References
Prescriber's Letter 7(11):65 2000
Components
Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto, Permixon)