Salagen Coupons & Prices

Salagen FAQs

How much does Salagen cost without insurance?

Patients can expect to pay a cash price of $215.30 for Salagen. $29.52 per 90, 5mg tablets is all you pay for the same prescription with a SingleCare Salagen prescription discount card. For most of your prescription drug needs, you can save as much as 80% with a SingleCare prescription savings card.

How much does Salagen cost with insurance?

The amount of your Salagen copay depends on the quantity and dosage prescribed as well as the policy of your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Salagen costs as little as $29.52 for 90, 5mg tablets, which may be lower than your insurance copay. Ask your pharmacist to do a price comparison.

Does Medicare cover Salagen and how much does it cost?

Salagen is usually not covered by Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, but the generic, pilocarpine, is. For patients paying cash, however, a SingleCare Salagen coupon could lower your cost to $29.52.

Is there a generic of Salagen?

Salagen is a brand-name prescription drug. Generic versions of Salagen are available from Impax, Aurobindo, Lannett, and other generic manufacturers. All generic versions of Salagen are FDA-approved to treat dry mouth symptoms due to radiation therapy or Sjögren's syndrome. You can find SingleCare Salagen coupons on the SingleCare website or app to use on generic or brand-name Salagen.

What is Salagen?

Salagen is a brand-name prescription drug used to relieve the dry mouth symptoms caused by head and neck radiation therapy or Sjögren's syndrome, a condition in which the immune system “misfires” and mistakenly attacks cells in the saliva and tear glands. The active ingredient in Salagen, pilocarpine, acts like a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine to activate acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system and salivary glands. Stimulation of acetylcholine receptors in the salivary glands helps promote the secretion of saliva. 

Salagen is available as a 5 mg or 7.5 mg oral tablet. It is usually started as a 5 mg tablet taken three times daily for head and neck cancer patients. The usual dose for head and neck cancer patients is around 15 to 30 mg per day. It may take up to three months for Salagen to provide maximum benefits. For people with Sjögren's syndrome, Salagen may take up to six weeks to start providing maximum benefits. For Sjögren's syndrome, it is usually taken as a 5 mg tablet four times daily. 

People with liver problems should be started on a lower dose of Salagen than normal. Those with liver impairment may start treatment with Salagen by taking 5 mg twice daily. 

What are the side effects of Salagen?

The most common side effects of Salagen are sweating, nausea, runny nose (rhinitis), diarrhea, flushing of the skin, and chills. Salagen may also cause dizziness, weakness (asthenia), and increased urination. Consult a healthcare provider if you experience any side effects with Salagen, or if side effects persist or worsen.

Rare side effects of Salagen reported in head and neck cancer patients include anxiety, increased appetite, slow heart rate, confusion, abnormal dreams, and depression. Serious side effects of Salagen include blurred vision and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs. Patients with asthma or COPD should use caution while on treatment with Salagen.

Toxicity or overdose are rare when Salagen is used as prescribed. However, symptoms of pilocarpine toxicity include diarrhea, low blood pressure, confusion, tremors, diarrhea, and changes in heart rate.

Allergic reactions are rare but include hives, rash, itching, and difficulty breathing. Consult a physician immediately if you experience a Salagen allergic reaction.

Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional for additional information and medical advice regarding other possible side effects or drug interactions.