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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

  • gumbo...
  • July 16, 2014

Mestinon (pyridostigmine) "I have been able to swallow within 2 hours of taking my first pill"

8 / 10
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  • 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."

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  • Anonymous
  • March 21, 2009

Mestinon (pyridostigmine) "I tried taking Mestinon when I was first diagnosed and it caused bad diarrhea."

1 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • John
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • September 13, 2020

Mestinon (pyridostigmine) "Mestinon seems to be effective for me in treating symptoms."

10 / 10
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  • 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."

8 / 10
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Are you taking this medicine?

  • allz
  • April 4, 2012

Mestinon Timespan (pyridostigmine) "Works better than a pill every 6 hours."

10 / 10
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  • PATVB
  • January 30, 2015

Mestinon Timespan (pyridostigmine) "The price has tripled over the last three years. "

9 / 10
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  • Edvan
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 22, 2019

Mestinon (pyridostigmine) "It never lasted more than 2 or 3 days"

3 / 10
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