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Salagen and The flu - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

The flu is reported as a side effect among people who take Salagen (pilocarpine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Actemra, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have The flu when taking Salagen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,907 people who have side effects when taking Salagen 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 The flu?

The flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus) is found to be associated with 2,177 drugs and 2,717 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of The flu.

On Jul, 20, 2026

1,907 people reported to have side effects when taking Salagen.
Among them, 15 people (0.79%) have The flu.

Could Salagen cause The flu?

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have The flu when taking Salagen? *

  • female: 90.91 %
  • male: 9.09 %

What is the age of people who have The flu when taking Salagen? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 9.09 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 36.36 %
  • 60+: 54.55 %

What are other drugs people take besides Salagen? *

  1. Actemra: 8 people, 53.33%
  2. Synthroid: 7 people, 46.67%
  3. Hyzaar: 7 people, 46.67%
  4. Advil: 6 people, 40.00%
  5. Cannabis Sativa: 5 people, 33.33%
  6. Plaquenil: 3 people, 20.00%
  7. Medrol: 3 people, 20.00%
  8. Ibuprofen: 2 people, 13.33%
  9. Gabapentin: 2 people, 13.33%
  10. Lunesta: 2 people, 13.33%

What are other side effects people have besides The flu? *

  1. Urinary Tract Infection: 10 people, 66.67%
  2. Joint Pain: 10 people, 66.67%
  3. Pain: 9 people, 60.00%
  4. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 60.00%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 60.00%
  6. Weakness: 8 people, 53.33%
  7. Cough: 8 people, 53.33%
  8. Joint Swelling: 8 people, 53.33%
  9. High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 53.33%
  10. Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 8 people, 53.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 12 people, 80.00%
  2. Inflammation: 2 people, 13.33%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 13.33%
  4. Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 13.33%
  5. Depression: 2 people, 13.33%
  6. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 6.67%
  7. Pain: 1 person, 6.67%
  8. Diabetes: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Salagen and have The flu?

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How severe was The flu and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of pilocarpine hydrochloride:

Sub-studies by gender and age:

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

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 (the active ingredients of Salagen) and Salagen (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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