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sinkingfeeling

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2. Yes, I've taken it since 2009. Started out on 3 per day, 5mg. Then

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Wed Aug 17, 2016, 10:56 AM

Aug 2016

went to 2 a day and have been on 1 per day for last 2 1 /2 years. I was down to only having 4 pills this week and panicked. Got a new prescription from my dentist just yesterday!

The top of my head gets warm and sweats about 1/2 hour after taking it and my nose runs, but I do think it helps with the dry mouth issue.

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Anyone using Pilocarpine for dry mouth? [View all] alfredo Aug 2016 OP

Do you mean good effects? OKNancy Aug 2016 #1

Did they tell you about the salt/baking soda/water mouthwash? alfredo Aug 2016 #3

yes. I have already made him some salt and baking soda rinse OKNancy Aug 2016 #4

Ok. My mind is a bit muddled today. alfredo Aug 2016 #5

Yes, I've taken it since 2009. Started out on 3 per day, 5mg. Then sinkingfeeling Aug 2016 #2

Yeah, my mouth feels different. alfredo Aug 2016 #6