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Mestinon and Muscle Aches: What Users Say

Muscle aches: mentioned by 4 users (10.0%)

Based on user experiences from 40 Mestinon reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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diarrhea 20.0%
cramps 15.0%
shortness of breath 12.5%
headaches 10.0%
muscle aches 10.0%
upset stomach 10.0%
blurred vision 7.5%

Reviews for Mestinon

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "muscle aches". Clear filters to view all 40 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • svh...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 29, 2022

For Dysautonomia "It took me quite a while to tolerate Mestinon, mostly nausea and headache and twitchiness, but after being on it for about two years, I have almost no side effects. It wears off after several hours, and I take it 3 times a day. It is difficult for me to take it at night, but it would probably help even more if I could. I also take magnesium, which stopped my ectopic heartbeats and muscle rigidity, cramps, and spasms. I was pretty lucky to be prescribed this so soon after having COVID."

10 / 10
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  • D1a...
  • September 1, 2018

For Dysautonomia "I have been on this a week and it seems to be significantly helping breathing issues at night, overall dryness everywhere, constipation, nausea, and urinary retention. Side effects, though, are very unpleasant-very blurry vision (especially at night or in darker lighting), headaches, pelvic pain, muscle cramps, and overall fatigue. I am currently taking a dose of 40 mg three times a day."

7 / 10
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  • Hil...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 27, 2023

For Myasthenia Gravis "I have been taking Mestinon for 2 years for generalized myasthenia gravis. I take 30 mg three times a day. Unfortunately, I have severe diarrhea, stomach cramping, and other side effects including muscle cramping. I take Imodium, but sometimes it doesn’t work. I eat only rice, toast, and tea. I wish there was a better medication for MG with less side effects."

1 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Joh...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 22, 2017

For Myasthenia Gravis "Medicine works well. I do experience muscle cramps, stomach aches, and muscle twitching at times. Blurred vision occasionally. Overall, satisfied with results."

9 / 10
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