In my experience and from lots of research, Mestinon alone is usually ineffective in reducing double vision. Prednisone combined with Mestinon can be very effective. The usual course of treatment for MG caused double vision is to start with Mestinon and then add Prednisone when that doesn't work and then Immuran or CelCept if the Prednisone/Mestinon combination is not effective.
The docs are just following a protocol that begins with meds with the fewest side effects and then progressing to the more noxious ones.
Good luck with your treatment.
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Originally Posted by patleeman
Question for those who have had double vision and are taking Mestinon:
Did it get rid of your double vision? I'm taking 60mg every four hours now (after working my way up from 15, then 30mg). I'm on the second day of taking it and have not noticed any effects. I know DesertFlower said she took it for 5 months before seeing an improvement, just wondering if it worked for others too.
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