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I have been on pilocarpine for decades and it works. I went off it for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026512/

I have been on pilocarpine for decades

Discussion: Sjogrens patients, saliva issues, flares?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

I have SS and I take pilocarpine. Which does better this one or the Cervimeline? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652417/

I have SS and I take pilocarpine.

Discussion: Sjogren’s Syndrome – Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 8, 2021

I have suffered from dry mouth after cancer treatment. My doctor prescribes pilocarpine Rx. 1 /3’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857103/

My doctor prescribes pilocarpine Rx.

Discussion: Having problems with dry mouth possibly from medications

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: May 9, 2023

I was diagnosed with Sjorgrens Syndrome many years ago (2008). They had prescribed Restasis Eye Drops...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307707/

to help your eyes produce fluid and Pilocarpine ... The Pilocarpine was unpleasant for me

Discussion: How do you deal with dry eyes?

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: May 19 11:39am

Hi, @rostrevor - just wanted to check in with you and see if the pilocarpine (Salagen)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210141/

to check in with you and see if the pilocarpine

Discussion: Dry mouth: Any ideas on how to help?

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Aug 25, 2018

@julbpat Do you have trouble with sweating after taking the pilocarpine? First day I took it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103927/

trouble with sweating after taking the pilocarpine ... I just recently switched back to pilocarpine

Discussion: Support for small fiber neuropathy with cold intolerance sensory nerve

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

I was on pilocarpine for decades! It stimulates saliva production within an hour, and it also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008880/

I was on pilocarpine for decades! ... The last one to go was pilocarpine,

Discussion: I have Sjogrens and dryness is progressively getting worse.

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

@trspac my friend has negative testing but clearly has severe arthritis, and her doctor put her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185871/

I hope the pilocarpine works!

Discussion: ANA Titer 1:1280 pattern homogeneous and speckled o/w negative work-up

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

I have had Sjogren's for many years and take Pilocarpine for dry eyes and dry mouth....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929801/

Sjogren's for many years and take Pilocarpine

Discussion: Sjögren’s Syndrome: how do you manage the symptoms?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Bobbylove I know the frustration. I've been fighting glaucoma for over 30 years now and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188996/

the eye drops and currently am on Pilocarpine ... any irritation or itching, but the pilocarpine

Discussion: Allergic reaction to Glaucoma eye drops?

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

In my experience, muscarinic receptor antagonist like atropine or scopolamine, or tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759104/

Chewing or sucking on ice cubes and pilocarpine

Discussion: Phlegm and Saliva filling in the mouth after tongue sarcoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

It’s nice to find a clan of fellow dizziness sufferers. Here is my meclizine report. Yesterday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934240/

I use Restasis eye drops, and take pilocarpine ... Yesterday I had not taken my pilocarpine ... Today I will take the pilocarpine first

Discussion: Intermittent dizziness?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

Pilocarpine does work for dry mouth. The problem I had with it was hot flashes. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793334/

Pilocarpine does work for dry mouth.

Discussion: Sjogren’s Syndrome – Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

mikaylar I have been on Dorzolamide for a long time and do not have dizziness or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203803/

I am also on Pilocarpine and Rocklatan

Discussion: Dorzolamide-Timolol eye drops for glaucoma

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Jan 4 1:23pm

I was prescribed pilocarpine- 2 to 3 tablets daily-for extreme dry mouth. It worked very well,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020111/

I was prescribed pilocarpine- 2 to 3 ... suffer from hot flashes at age 69, the pilocarpine

Discussion: I have Sjogrens and dryness is progressively getting worse.

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

@penn I take pilocarpine 2 x a day I notice if I don’t drink enough I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149114/

@penn I take pilocarpine 2 x a day

Discussion: Lack of saliva cevelimine doesn’t work this is a new device does it w

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

Thanks, Don, for your thoughts. 10 and 10 is great. Mine is 19 and 22. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203806/

What are Pilocarpine and Rocklatan?

Discussion: Dorzolamide-Timolol eye drops for glaucoma

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Jan 4 1:32pm

Sorry to hear about your reaction to glaucoma drops. I've been fighting glaucoma for over 30...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965252/

Currently I'm on pilocarpine, dorzolimide

Discussion: If intolerant to eye drops for glaucoma, what options?

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

I appreciate your information. I've been to an ENT about my dry mouth (I'm down one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018154/

I will look into Pilocarpine.

Discussion: Tooth pain and Neuropathy

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Hi uncbball, Just came across your posting.. Can you tell me the name(s) of any of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/104574/

A rheumatologist gave me pilocarpine

Discussion: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS): Is this an autoimmune disease?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 4, 2017