Pilocarpine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Salagen

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Symptoms of overdose

Chest pain; confusion; diarrhea (continuing or severe); fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat (continuing or severe); headache (continuing or severe); nausea or vomiting (continuing or severe); shortness of breath or troubled breathing; stomach cramps or pain; tiredness or weakness (continuing or severe); trembling or shaking (continuing or severe); trouble seeing (continuing or severe)

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Chills; cough; diarrhea; feeling of warmth or heat; fever; flushing or redness of skin especially on face and neck; increased need to urinate; indigestion; joint pain; muscle aches and pains; nausea; passing urine more often; runny nose; unusual tiredness or weakness; Sweating

Less common or rare

fast heartbeat; headache; holding more body water; swelling of face, fingers, ankles, or feet; trembling or shaking; trouble swallowing; trouble seeing; unusual weak feeling; voice change; vomiting

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.