The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Treatment of dry mouth from radiation:
- Sweating (up to 68%)
- Nausea (up to 15%)
- Chills (up to 15%)
- Runny nose (up to 14%)
- Flushing (up to 13%)
- Frequent urination (up to 12%)
- Weakness (up to 12%)
- Dizziness (up to 12%)
Treatment of dry mouth from Sjögren's syndrome:
- Sweating (40%)
- Frequent urination (10%)
- Flushing (9%)
- Chills (4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Fast heart rate
- Muscle pain
- Itching
- Rash
- Changes in vision
Source: DailyMed
The following Salagen side effects have also been reported
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
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)
Some 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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Chills
feeling of warmth or heat
flushing or redness of skin especially on face and neck
increased need to urinate
indigestion
joint pain
muscle aches and pains
passing urine more often
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 may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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