Salagen and Botox drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Salagen (pilocarpine hydrochloride) and Botox (botulinum toxin type a). Common drug interactions include malaise among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Salagen and Botox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Salagen?

Salagen has active ingredients of pilocarpine hydrochloride. It is often used in sjogren syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 1,966 Salagen users. Check the latest studies of Salagen.

What is Botox?

Botox has active ingredients of botulinum toxin type a. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 70,513 Botox users. Check the latest studies of Botox.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

22 people who take Salagen and Botox together, and have interactions are studied.

Salagen and Botox drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Salagen and Botox, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Myalgia (muscle pain)
  4. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  5. Pneumonia
  6. Colitis (inflammation of colon)
  7. Diarrhoea
  8. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  9. Myositis (inflammation of the muscles)
  10. Pain

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Salagen and Botox, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Colitis (inflammation of colon)
  2. Diarrhoea

50-59:

  1. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  2. Myositis (inflammation of the muscles)
  3. Pain

60+:

  1. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  2. Bicytopenia (two parameters from the full blood count are low, the term bicytopenia can be used)
  3. Myalgia (muscle pain)
  4. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  5. Pneumonia
  6. Bronchial wall thickening
  7. Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection)
  8. Calcification of muscle (calcium accumulation in muscle)
  9. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 6 people, 27.27%
  2. Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 5 people, 22.73%
  3. Depression: 5 people, 22.73%
  4. Spasmodic Dysphonia (a voice disorder characterized by involuntary movements or spasms of one or more muscles of the larynx): 3 people, 13.64%
  5. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 3 people, 13.64%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pilocarpine hydrochloride and botulinum toxin type a (the active ingredients of Salagen and Botox, respectively), and Salagen and Botox (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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