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Ask the Pharmacist: Mestinon Stomach Issues

Posted on June 10, 2015 in Ask a Pharmacist

Dear Doc,
I take Mestinon every four hours and it helps my MG but it destroys my stomach. Any recommendations? I don’t want to take anything that will interfere with the Mestinon or that will exacerbate my MG. Are over the counter drug a possibility?

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Ask the Pharmacist: Advice concerning Prednisone

Posted on June 10, 2015 in Ask a Pharmacist

Dear Doc,

Maybe it’s the prednisone, but I have a hard time falling asleep. I’m fine once I’m asleep
and rarely awaken in the night. Also, during the day I often feel jittery and nervous. I’m
losing weight even though everyone tells me you are supposed to gain on prednisone.
Please advise.

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Ask the Pharmacist: What is IVIG

Posted on June 10, 2015 in Ask a Pharmacist

Dear Doc,
I just attended a support group for MG and hear other patients talking about IVIG. What is it? Is it superior to the Mestinon I’m taking now. What does it cost? Does insurance pay? I live in Glendale.

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Ask the Pharmacist: Mestinon Stomach Issues

Ask the Pharmacist: Advice concerning Prednisone

Ask the Pharmacist: What is IVIG

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