Why SALAGEN* (Pilocarpine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of SALAGEN: satisfied (average rating score: 3.85)
(based on 13 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** SALAGEN
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sjogren's syndrome* | 1 |
| 2 | Dry mouth* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of SALAGEN **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperhidrosis | 8 |
| 2 | Nausea* | 3 |
| 3 | Hot flush | 3 |
| 4 | Flushing | 2 |
| 5 | Chills | 2 |
| 6 | Pain* | 1 |
| 7 | Throat tightness | 1 |
| 8 | Discomfort | 1 |
| 9 | Decompression sickness | 1 |
| 10 | Photopsia | 1 |
| 11 | Vomiting* | 1 |
| 12 | Headache* | 1 |
| 13 | Weight decreased | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for SALAGEN
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto carpine, Pilopine hs, Pilocarpine, Salagen)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com