Mestinon

Pyridostigmine

Pyridostigmine is a medication used to treat myasthenia gravis[1] and underactive bladder.[2] It is also used together with atropine to end the effects of neuromuscular blocking medication of the non-depolarizing type.[3] It is typically given by mouth but can also be used by injection.[3] The effects generally begin within 45 minutes and last up to 6 hours.[3] Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, frequen...

I would like to hear what side effects others have while taking Mestinon. I'm not sure if I was prescribed this medication for the right reason. ## I have Myasthenia Gravis and, have been on it since 1999. It helps my muscles through out the day and, also my eyes. I don't know what you are taking it for....Side effects esp. when you just start it is having to go to the bathroom a lot, then it tends to go away after getting adjusted to it. It may make you groggy, it just depends on the person...and, reason taken. I used to live in Concord, California but now live in Clovis, New Mexico and, miss the area Hope to hear from you. Sincerely, Kathy Lynne Cook ## Mestinon contains the active ingredient Pyridostigmine, it is used to reverse the effect of some anesthetics after surgery, a...

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My daughter has tried all the other drug options and her Cardiologist has been thinking about trying Mestinon. Any comments or suggestions. By the way she is 18 and has been bothered by this for 3 years now.

NDC Database

Mestinon 60 mg Oral Tablet by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC ## Markings: Mestinon;V;60 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0187-3010-30, 0187-3010-40 ## Active Ingredients: Pyridostigmine Bromide

NDC Database

Mestinon 60 mg/5ml Oral Syrup by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC ## Package Codes: 0187-3012-20 ## Active Ingredients: Pyridostigmine Bromide

NDC Database

Mestinon 180 mg Extended Release Tablet by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC ## Markings: MES;V;180 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 0187-3013-30 ## Active Ingredients: Pyridostigmine Bromide