my mother ran out of her medicine and didn't take it for 1 week. she couldn't get out of bed, could this be a side effect.
If you haven't taken your mestinon for 1 week can you have withdrawals?
Question posted by maryrist on 11 March 2012
Last updated on 10 November 2012
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endlessPred
12 March 2012
Call the doc. Or call a pharmacy. Side effects in drugs depend on all the drugs someone is taking. Ok?
maryrist
12 March 2012
Thanks for your reply. My mother is doing better. she called her dr.
health576
10 Nov 2012
It's so important for people with MG to take Mestinon as prescribed. Without it, the beneficial effects end and muscles weaken, etc. If your Mom runs out of the medication, her insurance company will likely allow her to get a short-term supply (with prescription of course) at a local pharmacy if she has to wait to get the medication through a mail order company. You've likely found this out already.
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