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What Can Anyone Tell Me About Experiences With Vyvgart? I’ve Heard Good And Bad.

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Kentucky

I’m currently on Mestinon and prednisone.

August 5, 2024
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I'm not stable double vision may go away for 15 to 20 minutes then its right back, eye is open pretty good ,ex when I'm tired , funny in the dark , like when I get up to go to the bathroom in the night I can see perfect, my eyes are very light sensitive , I take 120 mg of Pyridostigmine 3 x a day and 2mg Gylcopyrate 3 x a day for the diarrhea , so I'm going to ask my Neurologist about it , all he can say is no.

August 5, 2024
A MGteam Member

I am interested in this also. February this year I asked my Neurologist about switching to this , I am currently taking Prednisone and Mestinon; I never was contacted by anyone afterwards and I am stable currently so I didn’t want to mess things up by changing but I’m concerned about long term side effects of these drugs.

August 5, 2024
A MGteam Member

Vyvgart (Efgartigimod alfa-fcab) is a treatment for myasthenia gravis, specifically for those with anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies. Here are some key points:

- How it works: Vyvgart blocks the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn), reducing harmful antibodies and improving muscle function
- Administration: It is given as a Show Full Answer

Vyvgart (Efgartigimod alfa-fcab) is a treatment for myasthenia gravis, specifically for those with anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies. Here are some key points:

- How it works: Vyvgart blocks the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn), reducing harmful antibodies and improving muscle function.
- Administration: It is given as a subcutaneous injection by a healthcare professional.
- Common side effects: Respiratory tract infections, headache, and urinary tract infections.
- Serious side effects: Hives, difficulty breathing, severe dizziness, fever, sore throat, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

For more details, you can visit the Vyvgart page on MGteam: [Vyvgart — Argenx](https://www.vyvgart.com/) and [Vyvgart — RxList](https://www.rxlist.com/vyvgart-drug.htm).

August 5, 2024

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