Dry mouth

Hi Jackie, yes, pilocarpine. It stimulates saliva and sweat glands. Has side effects though? Have you been prescribed it? 
Seems to be in common use in the USA judging by posts I’ve seen from there. 

Not something my oncology team or GP ever mentioned...have you used it?

I'm over 2 years out from chemoradiotherapy, dry mouth (xerostomia) is still an issue, most likely the new norm for most of us.

No Dani I haven't but I know someone from another support group who was prescribed it by their oncology nurse . Have been on it two months and said big improvement. Just wondered has anyone tried it on here. What are the side effects Dani xc

I have my monthly appointment tomorrow going to ask Max fax consultant to see what he thinks.This person got it from GP then on a px