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Overview (Source: MedLinePlus)
Pilocarpine is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Pilocarpine relieves the symptoms of glaucoma. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before using pilocarpine eyedrops, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to pilocarpine or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins. if you are using another eyedrop medication, use the eye medications at least 10 minutes apart. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma, intestinal disease, ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, an overactive thyroid gland, seizures, Parkinson's disease, or an obstruction in the urinary tract. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using pilocarpine, call your doctor immediately. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using pilocarpine. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Pilocarpine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: blurred or dim vision; stinging, burning, or discomfort in the eye; itching or redness of the eye; tearing or swelling of the eye; redness of the eyelids; headache. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: sweating; muscle tremors; upset stomach; vomiting; diarrhea; difficulty breathing; watering of the mouth; dizziness; weakness. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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