Pilocarpine is a medication that can stimulate the flow of saliva from your salivary glands, increasing the amount of saliva in your mouth and helping to improve symptoms of dry mouth. It is often prescribed for people who have dry mouth after undergoing radiation therapy for head or neck cancer, or for people who have an autoimmune condition known as Sjogren's syndrome, which can cause dryness of the mouth and eyes. It is taken orally as a tablet three or four times a day. For more information about pilocarpine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredThere may be some risks associated with taking Pilocarpine. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need to consult their doctors about the risk of Pilocarpine that may be transferred to their babies. Men and women who are planning to become parents should be aware that Pilocarpine might decrease their fertility. It may be dangerous to drive at night or to perform certain activities because Pilocarpine may affect vision. Discuss all concerns about the risks of taking Pilocarpine with your healthcare provider.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredDo not take physostigmine injection if you have asthma, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal obstruction or urinary tract obstruction. You should also not use physostigmine salicylate if you are taking neuromuscular blocking drugs. Finally, you should not use the drug if you have reason to believe you will have an allergic reaction to it.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredIf you are allergic to any component of Latisse (bimatoprost ophthalmic), you should not use it. Animal studies showed that the ingredients of Latisse were harmful to fetuses and were passed through breast milk; there is not enough research to declare whether using Latisse when pregnant or nursing is safe in humans. If you have any eye conditions, you should consult with your doctor before trying Latisse.
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Portsmouth Regional Hospital answeredWhile people who wear contact lenses can certainly use latisse, you should remove your contacts before applying the solution. Latisse can absorb into your contacts, particularly soft contacts, which can cause discoloration of the lenses. After applying latisse to your upper eyelid, wait 15 minutes before reinserting your contacts.