Pilocarpine Hcl Coupons & Prices

A pilocarpine HCl coupon from Rx.com can be used at the pharmacy counter when you are paying cash for generic pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets, the prescription medicine approved to treat dry mouth (xerostomia) caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer or by Sjogren's syndrome. Pilocarpine tablets are available as an FDA-approved generic, and what you actually pay can differ quite a bit from one pharmacy to the next, even between stores on the same street. Rx.com compares cash prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies, so enter your ZIP code above to see today's price near you and bring the coupon with you.

What is pilocarpine HCl and how does it work?

Pilocarpine hydrochloride is a cholinergic agonist, also called a muscarinic agonist or parasympathomimetic. In plain terms, it stimulates the nerve signals that tell your glands to produce fluid. Because it increases saliva, it is classed as a sialagogue, which simply means a medicine that makes you produce more spit. The oral tablets come in 5 mg and 7.5 mg strengths and are sold generically as well as under the brand name Salagen.

The FDA-approved uses for the oral tablets are treating the symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction caused by radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, and treating dry mouth symptoms in people with Sjogren's syndrome. Typical dosing described in the label is 5 mg three times a day for dry mouth after radiation, titrated as needed up to a maximum of 30 mg per day, and 5 mg four times a day for Sjogren's syndrome. Pilocarpine eye drops used for glaucoma or presbyopia are a completely different dosage form with their own separate FDA approvals, and this page's coupon is for the oral tablets.

What pilocarpine tablets cost without insurance

There is no manufacturer copay or savings card for generic pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets. If you are paying cash, either because you have no insurance or because your plan does not cover this medicine well, the coupon price is what matters. Cash prices for the same tablet, same strength, and same quantity are not standardized in the US: pharmacies set their own, and the spread between the cheapest and most expensive nearby pharmacy can be meaningful. That is exactly why comparing before you fill is worth the two minutes.

Rx.com checks cash prices at over 60,000 US pharmacies, including major chains and independents, and shows you what each one charges today for your strength and quantity. Enter your ZIP code above to see the current price near you, then show the coupon to the pharmacist before they ring up the prescription. The coupon is a cash-price discount, not insurance, and it cannot be combined with your insurance benefit on the same fill, so it is worth asking the pharmacist which is cheaper for you.

Alternatives and related medicines

The brand-name version of oral pilocarpine tablets is Salagen. Because an FDA-approved generic is marketed and substitutable, most pharmacies will fill your prescription with generic pilocarpine hydrochloride unless your prescriber specifies otherwise. Prices for the brand and the generic are set separately by each pharmacy, so it is worth checking both rather than assuming.

The other prescription medicine in this space is cevimeline, sold as Evoxac and also available generically as cevimeline. It is a different cholinergic agonist used for dry mouth in Sjogren's syndrome. If you are looking at eye drops rather than tablets, see pilocarpine for the ophthalmic dosage form, which treats different conditions entirely. Which medicine is right for you is a decision for you and your prescriber, not something a price comparison can answer.

Safety information you should know

Pilocarpine tablets do not carry a boxed warning. They should not be used by people with uncontrolled asthma, by anyone with a known hypersensitivity to pilocarpine, or when pupil constriction (miosis) would be harmful, such as in acute iritis or narrow-angle glaucoma. Because pilocarpine increases airway resistance, bronchial muscle tone, and bronchial secretions, it calls for caution in asthma, COPD, and chronic bronchitis. It should be used with caution and close medical supervision in people with significant cardiovascular disease, since it may cause changes in blood pressure and heart rate and has been associated with pulmonary edema.

Excessive sweating is the most common side effect and can lead to dehydration, so drink enough fluids and tell your doctor if sweating is heavy. Other common effects include nausea, runny nose, diarrhea, chills, flushing, needing to urinate more often, dizziness, and headache. Pilocarpine can blur your vision and impair depth perception, especially at night, which can make driving unsafe. Caution is also advised with gallstones or biliary tract disease, kidney stones, cognitive or psychiatric conditions, and if you take beta-blockers (a risk of heart conduction problems) or other medicines with cholinergic or anticholinergic activity. A lower dose is advised in moderate liver impairment. This is a summary, not medical advice, and not a complete list of risks. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your own health history and medicines.