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I Have A Question About Side Effects Of Pyridostigmine 60 Mg Tablets.

A MGteam Member asked a question 💭
Clarkdale, AZ

I finally got my Pyridostigmine 60 mg tablets. I took one of them and my blood pressure just plummeted. I feel like I have the flu, just dragging around, feeling terrible and since it is the weekend, I can't call my doctor, so I called the pharmacist. He said he had never heard of low BP being a side effect of Pyridostigmine. Has anyone else experienced a side effect of very low BP after taking this medication? I know I react to all meds, but this one really surprised me. 😵

October 13
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A MGteam Member

I have tried the mestinon 3 different times. I'm me to MG; diagnosed in May of this year. I am no longer taking it. I felt weird, so I took my BP. It was 179/80 which is unusual for me. Even weirder, my heart rate was 85bpm while just laying on the couch watching TV. These aren't expected reactions either, but like you, I react to most medications. I hope they find answers for you quickly.

October 16
A MGteam Member

I've been on it since 1987. I don't remember ever having it cause my BP to drop but I did have other side effects, particularly diarrhea and stomach issues but it's not as bad as it used to be back then. Hope the doctor can figure out what's causing your low BP.

October 14
A MGteam Member

Hope you get answers soon, Diane!

October 14
A MGteam Member

I really don’t have any side effects from the Mestinon on a daily basis.
Occasionally I do get diarrhea that lasts for a day, but then goes away. Nothing really serious.
I have been nesting since I was diagnosed in 2009. I have been in remission since 2009.
I take one day at a time and make it count.
Good luck and God Bless

October 13
A MGteam Member

No I have been on it for a very long time it shouldn't be a side effect but check with your Doctor or Pharmacist to see if another medication you are taking could be causing the problem

October 13

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