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Dry mouth and Sjögren's syndrome

Working with your doctors

If you have a condition such as Sjögren’s syndrome, having an open and honest relationship with the doctors who treat your symptoms can make a difference in how you feel. In fact, most people with Sjögren’s syndrome see more than one doctor for their care. That’s because symptoms develop over time or you may be coping with other related diseases.

Managing your treatment team

People who have Sjögren’s syndrome may ultimately learn their diagnosis from any one of a variety of doctors, including rheumatologists, primary care providers, eye specialists, ear, nose, and throat specialists, or dentists.

However, having one doctor coordinate your care helps save you time and frustration. He or she may be the one to refer you to various specialists, review test results with you and evaluate recommendations from other doctors.

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EVOXAC^® is indicated to treat symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome. EVOXAC is not indicated to treat or prevent Sjögren’s syndrome or other symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome.

Questions for your doctor

This interactive questionnaire can help you create a personalized list of questions for your doctor.

Patient stories

Patients talk about the difference EVOXAC has made with their dry-mouth symptoms due to Sjögren's syndrome

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is EVOXAC?

EVOXAC (cevimeline HCl) is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjögren's syndrome.

Who Should Not Take EVOXAC?

You should not take EVOXAC if you have uncontrolled asthma, allergies to EVOXAC or a condition affecting the contraction of your pupil such as narrow-angle (angle-closure) glaucoma or inflammation of the iris.

What should I tell my Healthcare Provider?

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following conditions:
- History of heart disease;
- Controlled asthma;
- Chronic bronchitis;
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);
- History of kidney stones;
- History of gallbladder stones
Tell your healthcare provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Tell your healthcare provider about all medications that you are taking, including those you take without a prescription. It is particularly important to tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any heart medications especially "beta-blockers".
If you are older than 65, your healthcare provider may want to monitor you more closely.

General Precautions with EVOXAC

When taking EVOXAC use caution when driving at night or performing other hazardous activities in reduced lighting because EVOXAC may cause blurred vision or changes in depth perception.
If you sweat excessively while taking EVOXAC drink extra water and tell your health care provider, as dehydration may develop.
The safety and effectiveness of EVOXAC in patients under 18 years of age have not been established.

What are some possible side effects of EVOXAC?

In clinical trials, the most commonly reported side effects were excessive sweating, headache, nausea, sinus infection, upper respiratory infections, runny nose, and diarrhea.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

For patients having difficulty affording their Daiichi Sankyo medication, please call the Daiichi Sankyo Patient Assistance Program at 1-866-268-7327 for more information or visit www.dsi.com/news/patientassistance.html

Please click here for full Product Information for EVOXAC.

The content provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute or substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Talk to your doctor for more information about your specific condition.

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This information is intended for U.S. residents only.