The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
See Risks and Warnings.
Less Common Side Effects
These side effects are usually from taking too much pyridostigmine:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- More bowel movements
- Stomach cramps
- More saliva
- More phelgm in the airways
- Small pupil size
- Sweating
- Muscle cramps
- Muscle twitching
- Muscle weakness
Pyridostigmine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Myasthenic crisis: severe muscle weakness, trouble breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Pyridostigmine side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Blurred vision
clumsiness or unsteadiness
confusion
convulsions (seizures)
diarrhea (severe)
increase in bronchial secretions or watering of mouth (excessive)
increasing muscle weakness (especially in the arms, neck, shoulders, and tongue)
muscle cramps or twitching
nausea or vomiting (severe)
shortness of breath, troubled breathing, wheezing, or tightness in chest
slow heartbeat
slurred speech
stomach cramps or pain (severe)
unusual irritability, nervousness, restlessness, or fear
unusual tiredness or weakness
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Redness, swelling, or pain at place of injection (for pyridostigmine injection only)
skin rash (does not apply to ambenonium)
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Frequent urge to urinate
increase in bronchial secretions
unusually small pupils
unusual watering of eyes
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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