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Cevimeline

  Drug Class: Cholinergics                                                                                                                                                                                              Brand Names: Evoxac

Dosages

30 mg three times a day.

Potential Side Effects

Changes in heart rate (rare); diarrhea; excessive sweating; nausea; problems with night vision; stuffy nose.

Special Instructions 

Taking this medicine after a meal may help reduce side effects.

Allow several weeks of uninterrupted treatment before improvement is noticed.

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.


                                                                             LAST UPDATED: 03/27/2014

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