Nicotine polacrilex and Salivary hypersecretion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Salivary hypersecretion is reported as a side effect among people who take Nicotine polacrilex (nicotine polacrilex), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nicorette, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Salivary hypersecretion when taking Nicotine polacrilex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,411 people who have side effects when taking Nicotine polacrilex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nicotine polacrilex?

Nicotine polacrilex has active ingredients of nicotine polacrilex. It is often used in quit smoking. eHealthMe is studying from 6,437 Nicotine polacrilex users. Check the latest studies of Nicotine polacrilex.

What is Salivary hypersecretion?

Salivary hypersecretion (excess saliva secretion) is found to be associated with 779 drugs and 1,338 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Salivary hypersecretion.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

6,411 people reported to have side effects when taking Nicotine polacrilex.
Among them, 30 people (0.47%) have Salivary hypersecretion.

Could Nicotine polacrilex cause Salivary hypersecretion?

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Nicotine polacrilex when they have Salivary hypersecretion? *

What is the gender of people who have Salivary hypersecretion when taking Nicotine polacrilex? *

female: 63.33 %
male: 36.67 %

What is the age of people who have Salivary hypersecretion when taking Nicotine polacrilex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nicotine polacrilex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Salivary hypersecretion? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 16.67%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 13.33%
Hiccups (an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a sound like a cough): 3 people, 10.00%
Oral Discomfort (pain or irritation in mouth): 3 people, 10.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 6.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 6.67%
Throat Irritation: 2 people, 6.67%
Drug Administration Error: 2 people, 6.67%
Indigestion: 2 people, 6.67%
Lacrimation Increased: 2 people, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 16.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 10.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 6.67%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 6.67%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 6.67%
Depression: 2 people, 6.67%
Fungal Infection: 1 person, 3.33%
Asthma: 1 person, 3.33%
Birth Control: 1 person, 3.33%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 1 person, 3.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on nicotine polacrilex (the active ingredients of Nicotine polacrilex) and Nicotine polacrilex (the brand name). 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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