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USES: This medication causes an increase in saliva flow. It is used to treat dry mouth.
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Salagen
Uses
This medication causes an increase in saliva flow. It is used to treat dry mouth.
Notes
- If this medication causes you to sweat, be sure to drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
- Continue taking this medication unless instructed differently by your doctor.
- It may take up to 12 weeks to notice significant improvement.
Storage
- Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
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サラジェン(Salagen)5mg100錠 1本 \\ |
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How To Use
- Take this medication by mouth exactly as prescribed usually three times a day.
- Take each dose with a full glass of water.
- Do not increase the dose or take this more often than directed since the chance of side effects will be increased.
Side Effects
- Sweating, stomach upset, runny nose, flushing, chills, dizziness, weakness, and frequent urination may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop any of these highly unlikely symptoms: a skin rash, anxiety, mood changes, headache, vomiting, eye pain, rapid or slowed heart rate, chest pain, tremor or breathing trouble while taking this medication.
- This medication may affect your vision, especially at night.
- Use caution driving.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing gallbladder disease, urinary tract disorders, asthma, lung disease, heart disease, psychiatric illness or if you have any allergies.
- This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- Take this medication as directed.
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including any heart medication or asthma medication.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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| Low adverse
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Sex:
F
Age: 47 Time Taken:
121 days
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| Reason: dry mouth |
Date:
5 January 2007 |
Side Effects I take 10 mg when I wake up, 5 mg in the afternoon, and 5 mg at night. I do experience (periodically) sweating in the morning about 20 minutes after I take them. It only lasts about 10 minutes and then, I'm fine. There are no other side effects for me.
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Thoughts My life prior to being prescribed this medication was a ZERO on a 1 to 10 scale. Talking was uncomfortable. Kissing my husband, out of the question, life was miserable. At first I was less than thrilled by the medication but I kept taking it. After about 2 months, it was miraculous. Life was a 4 or 5 out of 10, which anyone with a dry mouth will tell you is AWESOME. Now, I have been on it for 4 months and now it's a 6. If it doesnt get any better than this, that's fine. I am happy, able to talk, sing, kiss.....I will never again be without this medication. I highly recommend it to EVERYONE.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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