Pyridostigmine and myasthenia gravis crisis Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Pyridostigmine Side Effects Report #5720684-5
Pyridostigmine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 14, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and was treated with Pyridostigmine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrioventricular block, atrioventricular block complete, atrioventricular block second degree, fatigue, myasthenia gravis crisis, respiratory distress, syncope, ventricular asystole. Pyridostigmine dosage: 60MG, QID. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, AZATHIOPRINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pyridostigmine Side Effects Report #4970976-2
Pyridostigmine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and was treated with Pyridostigmine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myasthenia gravis crisis. Pyridostigmine dosage: 60 MG EVERY 4 HOURS PO. Patient recovered.