Guest guest Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 I was on it when they thought I had MG. I couldn't tolerate the time release kind, but took the regular kind (tablets) every three hours to avoid double vision and weakness. The Mestinon took an hour or more to work for me, so I had to take it before I had symptoms. I had GI side effects with the time release (180 mg?) version, but no problems with the regular version. I stopped taking it once they figured out I did not have MG. YMMV, I'd discuss any side effects you are noticing with your doctor or pharmacist. Take care, RH > > I just started taking mestinon for my dysautonomia and am wondering if > anyone here is on it as well. I am wondering what your experience is > with it as far as side effects. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I also was on this when they thought I had MG. I took evey three hours also. it peaks at two hours and then starts to delcine the next two hours. so every three hour would create a build up of one dose while the other was coming down, making a more even level at all times. If I had too much, wich occationally I didn't seem to need as much, then I would get diarhea, and sometimes muscle twitches. how empty the stomach is matters, bigger meal. less side effects, small meal, or empty stomach maDE IT ABSORB VERY QUICKLY CREATING THE SIDE EFFECTS. HOPE THIS HELPS. ohgminion rakshasis@...> wrote: I was on it when they thought I had MG. I couldn't tolerate the time release kind, but took the regular kind (tablets) every three hours to avoid double vision and weakness. The Mestinon took an hour or more to work for me, so I had to take it before I had symptoms. I had GI side effects with the time release (180 mg?) version, but no problems with the regular version. I stopped taking it once they figured out I did not have MG. YMMV, I'd discuss any side effects you are noticing with your doctor or pharmacist. Take care, RH > > I just started taking mestinon for my dysautonomia and am wondering if > anyone here is on it as well. I am wondering what your experience is > with it as far as side effects. Thanks! Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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