Pyristig should not be taken by patients who are allergic to it. It should also be avoided by patients who are constipated or cannot urinate, unless the doctor has advised to use this medicine. This is because Pyristig is only used to treat certain types of constipation and inability to pass urine.

A very small quantity of Pyristig passes into breast milk, which may or may not affect your baby. Ask your doctor if you can continue to breastfeed your baby.

Pyristig may cause blurred vision, and therefore you should limit driving until you know how it affects you.

Yes, Pyristig is safe if used according to the doctor’s advice. You should not exceed the dose as prescribed by the doctor.

No, Pyristig should not be taken for any type of constipation. It is used only when constipation occurs due to paralysis of the intestine and strictly on prescription by the doctor.

No, Pyristig does not cause weight gain. If you experience weight gain, it may be due to inactivity related to muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis.

No, there is no evidence that Pyristig has abuse potential.

You should immediately seek help at a nearby hospital or contact your doctor urgently. An excess dose of Pyristig may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, salivation, blurred vision, excessive weakness, difficulty in breathing and even paralysis.

No, Pyristig is not a steroid. It belongs to anticholinesterases group of medicines. Pyristig works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine.

Pyristig helps reduce and improve muscle weakness and hence relieves the symptoms of myasthenia gravis but does not cure it. The length of time for which you have to take Pyristig will depend on your needs. You should not stop taking Pyristig until and unless advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.