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Members widely confirmed experiencing heavy sweating as a side effect of Mestinon, with many describing episodes shortly after taking their... Read more
Yes, heavy sweating is a common side effect of Mestinon (Pyridostigmine). Other common side effects include:
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Muscle cramps
- Increased salivation
- Rash
- Blurry vision
- Coughing
If you experience any severe or unusual symptoms, it's important to contact your healthcare Show Full Answer
I know that feeling
I’m not sure about heavy sweating, but I know Faye definitely stays warmer than before they put her on Mestinon. She used to wear a coat or jacket every day, even in the summer! Now she often wears just a light-weight short-sleeve top. And she has told me about a few times when she was surprised she had felt really hot.
I have been on mestinon for 23 years now. i take 60 mg 4 times a day. At this time it is working very well and I plan on making an appointment with the neurologist just check in. As far as side effects. I really haven't had any other than occasional diarrhea that doesn't last long. As far as the sweating, i am not sure if it was the medicine as I went through menopause shortly after being diagnosed. I was 40 when I found out i had mg and had a 16 month old baby to take care of. The drs think that the pregnancy brought the mg to the surface.
Yes sweating is a side effect of mestinon it is not a good thing but it helps with myasthenia gravis