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Mestinon Side Effects

Possible side effects of Mestinon treatment include:

  • Muscle cramps
  • Muscle twitching
  • Skin rash
  • Vision problems
  • Weakness
Things to Know, Precautions, Things to Ask Your Physician: 

Mestinon is not recommended to be used in patients with any of the following conditions:

  • Allergy to pyridostigmine, bromides, or other medications
  • Asthma
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Heart disease
  • Intestinal or urinary obstruction
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Kidney disease
  • Overactive thyroid
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Seizures
  • Ulcers

Mestinon tablets should be stored away from moisture, as the tablets readily retain moisture and can become discolored and crumbled.

A lower dosage of Mestinon may be required in patients with kidney disease.

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