Reviewer: SeniorMom, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I took this medication for 6 months with no problem and good results. However, I ended up with ulcers as a result of taking this pill, and I was only taking 1 pill per day. I would urge caution to anyone with existing stomach issues, although I didn't have any when I started this medication. Just beware....

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I took this medication for 6 months with no problem and good results. However, I ended up with ulcers as a result of taking this pill, and I was only taking 1 pill per day. I would urge caution to anyone with existing stomach issues, although I didn't have any when I started this medication. Just beware....
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Reviewer: P J, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Pilocarpine did not help me at all. There was a slight increase in my saliva production but I still had to sip water with each bite of solid food in order to swallow. I had used Evoxac for years and had great results. When Pilocarpine came on the market my insurance would not cover the Evoxac unless I got preapproval, ie...almost an act of congress...A written request to the insurance company f ... Show Full Comment

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Pilocarpine did not help me at all. There was a slight increase in my saliva production but I still had to sip water with each bite of solid food in order to swallow. I had used Evoxac for years and had great results. When Pilocarpine came on the market my insurance would not cover the Evoxac unless I got preapproval, ie...almost an act of congress...A written request to the insurance company from my Rheumatologist, test results, etc...I was unable to get all this together at the time so I had to use the "generic" Pilocarpine for one month. There was an immediate difference. I virtually had to go to a liquid diet for nutrition. It took several weeks to get an appointment, have the Dr. contact the insurance company, etc..The Evoxac was quite expensive which was a shock, so I tried the Pilocarpine. The day I was able to start back on the Evoxac, the result was immediate...! I could swallow solid food again...gained back the weight I lost and could sleep through the night because I was not woken up by choking at night from my mouth being so dry.
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Reviewer: Dawn G., 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I seen a change in my dry mouth/dry eyes. I often forget to take it before meals so take it right after. I was quite surprised at how much I sweat. I go through periods of random sweat episodes all night and day. No other side effects have happened. Over all I am happy it is helping with my dry mouth and eyes.

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I seen a change in my dry mouth/dry eyes. I often forget to take it before meals so take it right after. I was quite surprised at how much I sweat. I go through periods of random sweat episodes all night and day. No other side effects have happened. Over all I am happy it is helping with my dry mouth and eyes.
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Reviewer: Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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This medicine works beautifully- no more dry mouth or eyes; however, the sweating episode that starts about 1/2 hour after taking each (of 4 pills a day), is an awful side effect. If I could just reduce the sweating, this would be the 'perfect' medicine!

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This medicine works beautifully- no more dry mouth or eyes; however, the sweating episode that starts about 1/2 hour after taking each (of 4 pills a day), is an awful side effect. If I could just reduce the sweating, this would be the 'perfect' medicine!
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Reviewer: boo123, 65-74 (Patient)

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little dryness

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little dryness
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