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I take pilocarpine it seems to help some.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797773/

I take pilocarpine it seems to help

Discussion: How do you deal with dry eyes?

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

That isn't used very often anymore, as it may make dry eyes worse! "Pilocarpine is seldom...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007011/

"Pilocarpine is seldom used today ... pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/pilocarpine ... #:~:text=Pilocarpine%20is%20seldom%20used

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 31 6:47am

HELLO, I TAKE, PILOCARPINE IT WORKS, NOT ALL DAY BUT I'LL TAKE IT

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148434/

HELLO, I TAKE, PILOCARPINE IT WORKS,

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 27 9:07pm

I take pilocarpine for saliva but I don’t think it helps that much is that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014273/

I take pilocarpine for saliva but I

Discussion: Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 9:44am

I have been on pilocarpine for 30 years, for dry eye, and dry mouth (I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046823/

I have been on pilocarpine for 30 years ... dry eye, which showed me that the pilocarpine

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 7 10:41am

Ask your doctor for pilocarpine, that may be more effective for you. Some days are worse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031347/

Ask your doctor for pilocarpine, that

Discussion: Sjogrens patients, saliva issues, flares?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 10 8:27pm

@mrsjb I was also on Salogen(pilocarpine) but hated the sweating (first day I took it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128392/

@mrsjb I was also on Salogen(pilocarpine ... sweating, I finally switched back to Pilocarpine

Discussion: Incontinence+syncope+Sjogren's=Related??

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 22 12:27am

i use pilocarpine it is fairly good i be in pain my back and knees i...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007498/

i use pilocarpine it is fairly good

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 31 7:48pm

Does pilocarpine really help? I have the medication but don’t take it every day.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790995/

Does pilocarpine really help?

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

I’m going to try the cevlimine again if it don’t work I might have to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019679/

work I might have to go back to the pilocarpine

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 21 8:41am

HELLO sbtheplumer, I take Pilocarpine it's fair. But if you can't find anything else that helps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018108/

HELLO sbtheplumer, I take Pilocarpine

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 18 4:44pm

Pilocarpine can cause many side effects including low blood pressure, low pulse rate, fainting and urinary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128450/

Pilocarpine can cause many side effects ... I would guess , if you were on the pilocarpine ... Pilocarpine is usually Rx as 10mg tablets

Discussion: Incontinence+syncope+Sjogren's=Related??

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 22 6:07am

@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 8:28pm

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 9:02am

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 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 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 8:06am

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 7:37pm

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