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Health Encyclopedia: Scleroderma Treatment For Other Complications
- Scleroderma - Treatment for Other Complications
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Treatment for Other Complications
Pilocarpine (Salagen) has been approved for treating dry mouth found in people with scleroderma and Sjogren syndrome. In one study, patients with Sjogren syndrome experienced increased salivation after the first dose. Patients reported improvement in being able to speak, sleep, and swallow food without drinking. Side effects include sweating, increased need to urinate, chills, and flushing.
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