Last Updated: 12/23/2024
Cevimeline
Drug Name(s): Evoxac, generic
Class: Cholinergics
Used to treat dry mouth caused by Sjögren’s Disease.
Dosage
Form(s): capsule
30 mg three times a day
Special Instructions
Taking after a meal may help reduce side effects.
It may take several weeks of uninterrupted treatment before improvement is noticeable
Potential Side Effects
Changes in heart rate (rare); diarrhea; excessive sweating; nausea; problems with night vision; stuffy or runny nose
Be Aware
Do not take if you have uncontrolled asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), significant cardiovascular disease, acute iritis or narrow-angle glaucoma. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you take beta blockers. Use caution when driving at night.
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