Anyone using Pilocarpine for dry mouth?

[alfredo]

I think I am starting to see its effect.

What are your experiences with pilocarpine?

[OKNancy]

1. Do you mean good effects?

My husband started his radiation yesterday, so we are stocked up on all the biotene products, but I always want to know more.

[alfredo]

3. Did they tell you about the salt/baking soda/water mouthwash?

Don't use the biotene until you start having dry mouth.

This pertains to cancer of the tongue/neck. I'm of little help for other types.

[OKNancy]

4. yes. I have already made him some salt and baking soda rinse

Today is only his second radiation. Perhaps you don't recall, but my husband has exactly the same thing you did.
Our first chemo is tomorrow.

[alfredo]

5. Ok. My mind is a bit muddled today.

Had a touch of nausea last night.

[sinkingfeeling]

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

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.

[alfredo]

6. Yeah, my mouth feels different.

That makes me think my salivary glands weren't completely destroyed.
I am taking either one or two, three times a day. I am taking two in the morning, and one miday and night