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I look up every medicine that my husband takes on the internet to make sure that there are no problems with other medicines. I look up side effects too and go through his entire list of medicines to make sure there will be no problems. Whenever he gets a new medicine I check to see if it works well with his other meds. Sometimes he has to change when he takes that particular medicine so that it doesn't interact with another medicine. I never leave it to the doctor to tell me everything - they just don't have time. You can also call your pharmacy to get the information.
There was a time I would've said yes. But what is your doctor is not an expert in MG?
that's why u decided to read up on MG and learn how to advocate for myself in the doctors office
While I don't make the decision at least I'm aware of what they are talking about and I can go through my chart dx pretty well now.
Also is rather be referred to an expert than depend on my red m regular neuro. Although we could learn together my dx can't wait that long.
I’m off of it too now due to increasing my blood glucose level through the roof. It’s a wonder drug cleared up all my MG symptoms but needed to be weaned off of it. As I was being weaned I went on cellcept and continued my mestinon and all is still good! No symptoms came back - only still have fatigue and some muscle weakness so I rest.
Yes, absolutely — your neurologist should be your go-to person for discussing the side effects of any MG medications they prescribe. It's a completely reasonable expectation, and frankly, it's part of their job!
Treating MG always involves balancing the risks and benefits of medications. Your neurologist should walk you Show Full Answer
Very true. I like to be pro-active. Try to learn all I can.