Salagen Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: PILOCARPINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (pie-low-KAR-peen)

Salagen Oral Side Effects

See also Precautions.

Sweating, nausea, runny nose, chills, flushing, frequent urge to urinate, dizziness, weakness, diarrhea, and blurred vision may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

This medication may cause an increase in tears. This can be helpful if you have dry eyes (such as with Sjogren's syndrome). Tell your doctor if runny eyes become a problem.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

slow/fast heartbeat
shakiness (tremor)
fainting
lung problems (such as increased wheezing/cough/phlegm)
mental/mood changes (such as confusion, agitation)
severe stomach/abdominal pain

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Salagen Oral Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD)
certain eye conditions (such as night blindness, acute iritis, narrow-angle glaucoma)
heart disease (such as chest pain, heart failure, heart attack, slow heartbeat)
low or high blood pressure
liver problems
gallbladder disease (such as gallstones)
kidney stones
mental/mood disorders (such as depression, psychoses, thinking/understanding problems like dementia, Alzheimer's)
stomach problems (such as chronic heartburn, ulcer)

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