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Salagen

Salagen



USES: This medication causes an increase in saliva flow. It is used to treat dry mouth.


 
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Avg Consumer Rating 3.5 out of 5
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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.


Photos

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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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User Medicine Opinions for Salagen  
Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 51
Time Taken: 6 months
Reason: Sjogrens Syndrome Date: 28 December 2004
Side Effects
Hot flashes and profuse sweating, starting about 20-30 minutes after taking the drug. This is followed by chills since I'm so damp from the sweats! The amount of saliva in my mouth does increase for awhile, but initially the sensation is uncomfortably reminiscent of what one experiences with nausea prior to throwing up. Not pleasant. After about an hour of these sensations, my body returns to

Additional Thoughts
I take one 5mg Salagen tablet 3 times a day after meals. My Dr. would like me to add a 4th dose before bedtime, but I doubt I can tolerate that since I would be taking it without having eaten a meal. I really don't care for the side effects, especially since I'm experiencing additional hot flashes the rest of the day due to menopause.

Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 58
Time Taken: 6 months
Reason: dry mouth, no diganosis Date: 5 January 2006
Side Effects
Repeated hot flashes and sweating.

Additional Thoughts
It is a sanity-saver when I can't stand the dry mouth any more or have to take part in a conversation. However, the duration of the improved salivation is so short and the side effects are so unpleasant that I prefer not to take it regularly as prescribed (3 times per day).

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 47
Time Taken: 121 days
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.

Additional 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.

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 37
Time Taken: 2 years
Reason: Dry mouth due to Sjogren's Syndrome Date: 2 March 2007
Side Effects
flushing and sweating briefly 20 minutes after taking it.

Additional Thoughts
Works great for me. I only wish that the effects were longer lasting. Had to add a fourth dose to make things more comfortable.

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