Drug
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
Important: Reactions below are the flagged terms from this drug’s
FAERS report history (min. 3 co-reports per term) — PRR/ROR indicate
disproportionality in spontaneous reporting, not causation.
Data from FDA FAERS via openFDA. Last recalculated: 2026-09-14.
| Reaction | Co-reports (a) | PRR | ROR | Signal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitreous Floaters | 69 | 44.7 | 45.6 | signal |
| 2 | Retinal Detachment | 48 | 32.9 | 33.3 | signal |
| 3 | Eye Pain | 163 | 18.5 | 19.4 | signal |
| 4 | Ocular Discomfort | 30 | 17.3 | 17.5 | signal |
| 5 | Eye Irritation | 141 | 15.9 | 16.5 | signal |
| 6 | Sputum Discoloured | 20 | 13.3 | 13.4 | signal |
| 7 | Intraocular Pressure Increased | 26 | 12.7 | 12.8 | signal |
| 8 | Ocular Hyperaemia | 93 | 12.5 | 12.8 | signal |
| 9 | Vasculitis | 23 | 12.4 | 12.5 | signal |
| 10 | Photophobia | 33 | 11.1 | 11.2 | signal |
| 11 | Intervertebral Disc Degeneration | 16 | 10.8 | 10.8 | signal |
| 12 | Body Temperature Decreased | 17 | 10.7 | 10.8 | signal |
| 13 | Visual Impairment | 203 | 10.4 | 11.0 | signal |
| 14 | Limb Injury | 44 | 10.2 | 10.3 | signal |
| 15 | Platelet Count Increased | 21 | 10.1 | 10.1 | signal |
| 16 | Vision Blurred | 209 | 9.6 | 10.2 | signal |
| 17 | Wound | 42 | 9.5 | 9.6 | signal |
| 18 | Glaucoma | 29 | 9.4 | 9.5 | signal |
| 19 | Haematocrit Decreased | 28 | 8.8 | 8.9 | signal |
| 20 | Dry Eye | 63 | 8.2 | 8.3 | signal |
| 21 | Autoimmune Disorder | 12 | 7.9 | 7.9 | signal |
| 22 | Pulmonary Congestion | 16 | 7.6 | 7.6 | signal |
| 23 | Eye Inflammation | 11 | 7.3 | 7.3 | signal |
| 24 | Sciatica | 18 | 7.1 | 7.1 | signal |
| 25 | Choking | 22 | 7.1 | 7.1 | signal |
| 26 | Sinus Disorder | 22 | 7.0 | 7.0 | signal |
| 27 | Poor Venous Access | 11 | 6.7 | 6.7 | signal |
| 28 | Transient Ischaemic Attack | 36 | 6.7 | 6.7 | signal |
| 29 | Dry Mouth | 86 | 6.7 | 6.8 | signal |
| 30 | Musculoskeletal Chest Pain | 16 | 6.5 | 6.5 | signal |
| 31 | Kidney Infection | 20 | 6.4 | 6.4 | signal |
| 32 | Lacrimation Increased | 30 | 6.3 | 6.3 | signal |
| 33 | Salivary Hypersecretion | 10 | 6.3 | 6.3 | signal |
| 34 | Seasonal Allergy | 14 | 6.2 | 6.2 | signal |
| 35 | Eye Discharge | 10 | 6.1 | 6.2 | signal |
| 36 | Increased Tendency To Bruise | 9 | 6.1 | 6.1 | signal |
| 37 | Productive Cough | 46 | 6.1 | 6.2 | signal |
| 38 | Impaired Driving Ability | 11 | 6.1 | 6.1 | signal |
| 39 | Therapeutic Response Shortened | 30 | 5.9 | 6.0 | signal |
| 40 | Dental Caries | 10 | 5.7 | 5.7 | signal |
| 41 | Generalised Oedema | 11 | 5.6 | 5.6 | signal |
| 42 | Infusion Related Reaction | 59 | 5.6 | 5.7 | signal |
| 43 | Coronary Artery Disease | 27 | 5.5 | 5.6 | signal |
| 44 | Blood Pressure Fluctuation | 21 | 5.5 | 5.5 | signal |
| 45 | Vitamin D Deficiency | 8 | 5.1 | 5.2 | signal |
| 46 | Ligament Sprain | 8 | 5.1 | 5.1 | signal |
| 47 | Inflammation | 41 | 5.0 | 5.1 | signal |
| 48 | Dermatitis Contact | 9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | signal |
| 49 | Emphysema | 8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | signal |
| 50 | Osteoporosis | 32 | 4.9 | 4.9 | signal |
| 51 | Rotator Cuff Syndrome | 10 | 4.9 | 4.9 | signal |
| 52 | Ear Pain | 15 | 4.8 | 4.9 | signal |
| 53 | C-reactive Protein Increased | 28 | 4.8 | 4.9 | signal |
| 54 | Oral Candidiasis | 10 | 4.8 | 4.8 | signal |
| 55 | Blood Pressure Systolic Increased | 15 | 4.8 | 4.8 | signal |
| 56 | Eye Disorder | 25 | 4.8 | 4.8 | signal |
| 57 | Iron Deficiency Anaemia | 7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | signal |
| 58 | Osteoarthritis | 32 | 4.7 | 4.8 | signal |
| 59 | Urinary Retention | 25 | 4.7 | 4.7 | signal |
| 60 | Pneumonitis | 20 | 4.6 | 4.7 | signal |
| 61 | Pharyngeal Swelling | 7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | signal |
| 62 | Hip Arthroplasty | 11 | 4.5 | 4.6 | signal |
| 63 | Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate Increased | 8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | signal |
| 64 | Osteopenia | 11 | 4.5 | 4.5 | signal |
| 65 | Visual Acuity Reduced | 24 | 4.5 | 4.5 | signal |
| 66 | Eye Infection | 8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | signal |
| 67 | Heart Rate Decreased | 25 | 4.4 | 4.5 | signal |
| 68 | Neuralgia | 17 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 69 | Bacterial Infection | 13 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 70 | Hiatus Hernia | 9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | signal |
| 71 | Hand Deformity | 9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 72 | Tooth Abscess | 7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 73 | Arthropathy | 38 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 74 | Sleep Apnoea Syndrome | 13 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 75 | Musculoskeletal Disorder | 13 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 76 | Acute Myocardial Infarction | 20 | 4.2 | 4.3 | signal |
| 77 | Migraine | 64 | 4.2 | 4.3 | signal |
| 78 | Headache | 420 | 4.2 | 4.7 | signal |
| 79 | Gout | 12 | 4.2 | 4.2 | signal |
| 80 | Skin Laceration | 7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | signal |
| 81 | Limb Discomfort | 20 | 4.0 | 4.1 | signal |
| 82 | Pharyngitis | 8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 83 | Urinary Incontinence | 19 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 84 | Lung Disorder | 31 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 85 | Skin Disorder | 21 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 86 | Musculoskeletal Stiffness | 55 | 3.9 | 4.0 | signal |
| 87 | Infusion Site Pain | 8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 88 | Tooth Disorder | 14 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 89 | Herpes Zoster | 36 | 3.9 | 4.0 | signal |
| 90 | Hot Flush | 47 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 91 | Eye Swelling | 23 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 92 | Nodule | 8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 93 | Anorexia | 8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 94 | Oxygen Saturation Decreased | 34 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 95 | Photosensitivity Reaction | 10 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 96 | Pulmonary Mass | 9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 97 | Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased | 15 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 98 | Ear Infection | 16 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 99 | Blood Pressure Increased | 91 | 3.7 | 3.8 | signal |
| 100 | Body Temperature Increased | 12 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 101 | Ear Discomfort | 6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 102 | Folliculitis | 6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 103 | Pulmonary Oedema | 26 | 3.6 | 3.7 | signal |
| 104 | Cardiac Failure Congestive | 47 | 3.6 | 3.7 | signal |
| 105 | Respiratory Tract Infection | 15 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 106 | Pulmonary Fibrosis | 11 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 107 | Heart Rate Irregular | 13 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 108 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | 8 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 109 | Blindness Unilateral | 8 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 110 | Cold Sweat | 10 | 3.6 | 3.6 | signal |
| 111 | Therapeutic Product Effect Decreased | 25 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 112 | Discomfort | 34 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 113 | Urinary Tract Infection | 95 | 3.5 | 3.6 | signal |
| 114 | Synovitis | 10 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 115 | Hyperthyroidism | 8 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 116 | Product Packaging Quantity Issue | 6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 117 | Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | 8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 118 | Blood Cholesterol Increased | 25 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 119 | Cellulitis | 27 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 120 | Bronchitis | 39 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 121 | Eye Haemorrhage | 7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 122 | Therapeutic Product Effect Incomplete | 37 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 123 | Musculoskeletal Discomfort | 9 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 124 | Hyperhidrosis | 67 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 125 | Uveitis | 7 | 3.2 | 3.3 | signal |
| 126 | Sinus Congestion | 7 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 127 | Eye Pruritus | 17 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 128 | Joint Injury | 11 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 129 | Musculoskeletal Pain | 27 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 130 | Fungal Infection | 17 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 131 | Dyspnoea Exertional | 19 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 132 | Respiratory Tract Congestion | 8 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 133 | Sinusitis | 51 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 134 | Localised Infection | 12 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 135 | Spinal Operation | 6 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 136 | Fibromyalgia | 12 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 137 | Hypothermia | 5 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 138 | Conjunctivitis | 9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 139 | Joint Swelling | 59 | 3.1 | 3.1 | signal |
| 140 | Burning Sensation | 34 | 3.0 | 3.1 | signal |
| 141 | Asthma | 54 | 3.0 | 3.1 | signal |
| 142 | Mydriasis | 6 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 143 | Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 10 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 144 | Therapeutic Response Decreased | 28 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 145 | Pharyngitis Streptococcal | 5 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 146 | Back Injury | 5 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 147 | Chest Discomfort | 47 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 148 | Interstitial Lung Disease | 22 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 149 | Product Use Complaint | 7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 150 | Product Administration Error | 9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 151 | Rhinorrhoea | 29 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 152 | Weight Increased | 100 | 2.8 | 2.9 | signal |
| 153 | Chromaturia | 10 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 154 | Back Disorder | 7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 155 | Mucosal Inflammation | 11 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 156 | Impaired Work Ability | 9 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 157 | Cholestasis | 8 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 158 | Knee Operation | 4 | 2.6 | 2.6 | no signal |
| 159 | Nasal Congestion | 24 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 160 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | 46 | 2.5 | 2.6 | signal |
| 161 | Sneezing | 9 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 162 | Spinal Fracture | 8 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 163 | Procedural Pain | 11 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 164 | Blindness | 16 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 165 | Haemorrhage | 41 | 2.5 | 2.5 | signal |
| 166 | Poor Quality Product Administered | 4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | no signal |
| 167 | Knee Arthroplasty | 8 | 2.4 | 2.4 | signal |
| 168 | Hernia | 7 | 2.3 | 2.3 | no signal |
| 169 | Surgery | 21 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 170 | Osteonecrosis Of Jaw | 9 | 2.3 | 2.3 | signal |
| 171 | Oral Discomfort | 5 | 2.3 | 2.3 | no signal |
| 172 | Disability | 7 | 2.2 | 2.2 | no signal |
| 173 | Upper Limb Fracture | 7 | 2.2 | 2.2 | no signal |
| 174 | Internal Haemorrhage | 4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | no signal |
| 175 | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | 12 | 2.1 | 2.1 | signal |
| 176 | Skin Cancer | 7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 177 | Myocardial Infarction | 55 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 178 | Affect Lability | 3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 179 | Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia | 3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 180 | Ovarian Cyst | 3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | no signal |
| 181 | Bone Marrow Failure | 6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 182 | Multiple Sclerosis | 14 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 183 | Hereditary Angioedema | 3 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 184 | Injection Site Haematoma | 4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 185 | Drug Dispensing Error | 4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 186 | Madarosis | 3 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 187 | Psoriatic Arthropathy | 10 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 188 | Therapy Interrupted | 17 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 189 | Application Site Irritation | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 190 | Tooth Loss | 5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 191 | Drug Effect Decreased | 13 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 192 | Injection Site Irritation | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 193 | Injection Site Reaction | 16 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 194 | Acne | 17 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 195 | Drug Toxicity | 3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | no signal |
| 196 | Wrong Technique In Drug Usage Process | 7 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 197 | Wrong Technique In Product Usage Process | 38 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 198 | Injection Site Haemorrhage | 14 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 199 | Tardive Dyskinesia | 5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 200 | Multiple Sclerosis Relapse | 12 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 201 | Complication Of Device Insertion | 3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 202 | Psoriasis | 21 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 203 | Skin Burning Sensation | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 204 | Injection Site Erythema | 19 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |
| 205 | Injection Site Warmth | 3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 206 | Injection Site Pain | 42 | 0.9 | 0.9 | no signal |
| 207 | Injection Site Pruritus | 9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 208 | Injection Site Swelling | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 209 | Injection Site Bruising | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 210 | Product Complaint | 3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | no signal |
| 211 | Extrapyramidal Disorder | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 212 | Application Site Erythema | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 213 | Breast Cancer Female | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | no signal |
| 214 | Product Adhesion Issue | 3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | no signal |