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Pilocarpine (Salagen)
Available:
5 mg and 7.5 mg tablets
Dose:
5-7.5 mg 3-4 times daily
Cost: 5
mg, 90 pills = $148.82
Indications:
The treatment of dry mouth
associated with Sj�gren�s syndrome
Side
effects: The most common problem
experienced with pilocarpine is excessive sweating. Less
commonly, a rapid heartbeat, light-headedness, loose stools,
nausea, cough, or retaining fluid may be noted. These side
effects tend to be less bothersome with continued use of the
drug.
Monitoring:
None recommended
Important
points to know: If sweating becomes a problem with this
medication, be sure to increase fluid intake accordingly. It
is important to know whether dizziness is a problem for you
after taking this drug before operating machinery or driving.
If these reactions continue to be bothersome, check with your
provider. Pilocarpine used in combination with certain heart
or stomach medications can result in an increased frequency of
side effects.
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