Mestinon (Pyridostigmine Bromide) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The side effects of Mestinon are most commonly related to overdosage and generally are of two varieties, muscarinic and nicotinic. Among those in the former group are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, increased peristalsis, increased salivation, increased bronchial secretions, miosis and diaphoresis. Nicotinic side effects are comprised chiefly of muscle cramps, fasciculation and weakness. Muscarinic side effects can usually be counteracted by atropine, but for reasons shown in the preceding section the expedient is not without danger. As with any compound containing the bromide radical, a skin rash may be seen in an occasional patient. Such reactions usually subside promptly upon discontinuance of the medication.

REPORTS OF SUSPECTED MESTINON SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Possible Mestinon side effects / adverse reactions in 90 year old male

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2011-11-01

Patient: 90 year old male

Reactions: Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Dizziness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Mestinon

Other drugs received by patient: Folic Acid; Enalapril; Metoprolol Tartrate; Egazil; Behepan; Aspirin

Possible Mestinon side effects / adverse reactions in 85 year old male

Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2011-11-10

Patient: 85 year old male

Reactions: Dysphagia, Cerebrovascular Accident

Suspect drug(s):
Mestinon

Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine; Atorvastatin; Lansoprazole; Aspirin

Possible Mestinon side effects / adverse reactions in 85 year old male

Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2011-11-29

Patient: 85 year old male

Reactions: Dysphagia, Cerebrovascular Accident

Suspect drug(s):
Mestinon

Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine; Atorvastatin; Aspirin; Lansoprazole