What is Pilocarpine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: PilocarpineBrand:
Pilocarpine, as an ophthalmic agent that is used in the management of chronic simple glaucoma, chronic and acute angle-closure glaucoma. When given orally it is used to treat symptoms of dry mouth caused by decreased function of salivary glands.
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How do members experience Pilocarpine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sjogren's syndrome | 309 | 39 | |
| Dry mouth | 32 | 18 | |
| Glaucoma | 4 | 1 | |
| Adie syndrome | 3 | 1 | |
| Dry eyes | 3 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sweating | 4 | |
| Sweating increased | 4 | |
| Excessive sweating | 3 | |
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Excess saliva | 2 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 31 |
Member evaluations
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goldengirl101
evaluated on May 21, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Sjogren's syndrome: None
- Side effects: None
d
daiseyblue
evaluated on Jun 21, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for Sjogren's syndrome: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
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