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My Doctor Is Suggesting Imuran Or Cell Cept. Any Experiences With These?

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Henderson, TX
A MGteam Member

Hi Cindy glad that you are starting to feel better. I started on Cellcept, Mestinon an Prednisone also I am now taking just Cellcept an my Dr has reduced my doses from 4 per day to 3 per day and I am… read more

Anyone Taking Mesition And What Dosage? I'm Taking 1 Pill 3 Times A Day And Ir Isn't Helping Much.

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San Bernardino. Calif
A MGteam Member

I take 60mg Mesition tablet 4X daily, it does take the edge off. I also take 500mg Cellcept 2X daily

Why Does My Eyes Be So Watery At Times For No Reason? This Started Happening Once I Started Taking Mestiton.

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Charleston, SC
A MGteam Member

I still have some diarrhea but not as bad as it was. But you know in conjunction with all the medicines we take it could be from anything but the extended is the only way to go for me that's not for… read more

Has Anyone Suffered From Heavy Sweating Since They Have Been On Mestiton?

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Charleston, SC
A MGteam Member

I have, but only occasionally.

Yesterday, I overexerted myself and paid for it.

When I got home to rest I alternated between being too hot and too cold.

I'd put on a sweater, and almost… read more

Is Anybody Just On Mestion That Is Seronative Myasthenia Gravis

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Durham, NC
A MGteam Member

Mestion has been helping me I take 5 half of pills a day 4 hours apart

Anyone Have Loss Of Appetite With Mestinon.. Also Increased Phglem ?

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Narragansett, RI
A MGteam Member

I get twitches and muscle cramps and sometimes the “shakes”

Excess Phlegm From Mestinon

A MGteam Member asked a question 💭
Lexington, KY

I have GMG. Mestinon has created so much drainage and phlegm. Coughing my head off. Any remedies?

A MGteam Member

I drink Lemon Grass tea. I have either excess phlegm or congestion.

Is There Anyone Out There Who Needs Both Mestinon And Botox For Their Disorders?

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I have had Meige syndrome ( a more extreme form of benign essential blephrospasm) for over 30 years and was recently diagnosed with MG. I need Botox for Meige and Mestinon works for the MG and yet Mestinon is an anti-toxin for Botox and tries to cancel out the effects of the Botox. I am struggling with these two meds at the same time. Does any here have any experience with this?

A MGteam Member

Managing both Meige syndrome and myasthenia gravis (MG) can be challenging, especially when treatments like Botox and Mestinon (pyridostigmine) interact. Here are some key points from my knowledge… read more

How Long Can You Be On Mestiton?

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Charleston, SC
A MGteam Member

There are plenty of options for treatment, Vyvgart, Soloris, Rituxan etc. do some research and tell you doc you want different treatments period, if they resist find another doctor.

I’m On Mestinon..has Anyone Gotten A Red Face From It ?

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Narragansett, RI
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Mestinon (Pyridostigmine) is a medication used to treat myasthenia gravis. Common side effects include:

- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Muscle cramps
- Sweating
- Increased salivation… read more