Pyridostigmine for Myasthenia Gravis User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Mestinon, Regonol, Mestinon Timespan
Pyridostigmine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 30 reviews for the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. 60% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Pyridostigmine
- John...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 22, 2017
Mestinon (pyridostigmine) "Medicine works well . I do experience muscle cramps, stomach aches and muscle twitching at times. Blurred vision occasionally. Over all. Satisfied with results."
- Anonymous
- March 21, 2009
Mestinon (pyridostigmine) "I tried taking Mestinon when I was first diagnosed and it caused bad diarrhea."
Frequently asked questions
- Can Mestinon be used to treat Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
- Can I stop taking Mestinon (pyridostigmine)?
- How does Mestinon help with myasthenia gravis?
- What's the mechanism of action for Mestinon (pyridostigmine)?
- John
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 13, 2020
Mestinon (pyridostigmine) "Mestinon seems to be effective for me in treating symptoms."
- Anonymous
- June 12, 2011
"I've been taking this medicine for about a year and half and it works. When it starts to wear off the weakness comes back. I'm happy to put up with a few of the side effects."
Are you taking this medicine?
- allz
- April 4, 2012
Mestinon Timespan (pyridostigmine) "Works better than a pill every 6 hours."
- PATVB
- January 30, 2015
Mestinon Timespan (pyridostigmine) "The price has tripled over the last three years. "
- Edvan
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 22, 2019
Mestinon (pyridostigmine) "It never lasted more than 2 or 3 days"
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Mestinon (pyridostigmine) "I have been able to swallow within 2 hours of taking my first pill"