Pyridostigmine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Brand names: Mestinon, Mestinon Timespan, Regonol
Pyridostigmine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 59 reviews on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Pyridostigmine
- Anonymous
- June 12, 2011
For Myasthenia Gravis "I've been taking this medicine for about a year and a half, and it works. When it starts to wear off, the weakness comes back. I'm happy to put up with a few of the side effects."
- Bas...
- June 13, 2009
For Dysautonomia "Has been very helpful for both my dysautonomia and related gastroparesis symptoms. I feel stronger too, but the effect doesn't last long. I have to take it at least 4 x daily."
Frequently asked questions
- Can Mestinon be used to treat Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
- How does Mestinon help with myasthenia gravis?
- Can I stop taking Mestinon (pyridostigmine)?
- What's the mechanism of action for Mestinon (pyridostigmine)?
- Tyc...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 30, 2020
Pyridostigmine for Dysautonomia "After two years of use, symptoms improved."
- all...
- April 4, 2012
Pyridostigmine for Myasthenia Gravis "Works better than a pill every 6 hours."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Dis...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 2, 2013
Pyridostigmine for Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants "I found this medicine very hard to withstand. Side effects were bad. I hope others will benefit."
- PAT...
- January 30, 2015
Pyridostigmine for Myasthenia Gravis "The price has tripled over the last three years."
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- Kim...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 11, 2023
Pyridostigmine "It is helping me swallow when taken 30 minutes before trying to eat."
- Edv...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 22, 2019
Pyridostigmine for Myasthenia Gravis "It never lasted more than 2 or 3 days."
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For Dysautonomia "This medication has been a lifesaver for me. It allows me to breathe much easier and has helped with brain fog. I would not be able to work without it."