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Kim12

10-22-2012 11:57 AM

Insect repellent

Does anyone know if insect repellent with deet affects MG? I am heading to Baja and I need a good repellent for mosquitos.

ginnie

10-22-2012 12:05 PM

Hi Kim

I bet your neurologist would have information about "deet" and MG:hug:. don't hesitate to call him. You can also google the "Off" web site and see if this is mentioned. Hope you have a good time and stay save on your vacation. ginnie

jana	10-22-2012 12:47 PM

DEET is one of those insecticides that does the same thing as Mestinon -- both are cholinesterase inhibitors. So, if you use DEET and take Mestinon, you can get an "overdose". NOT good!

Here is an oldie, but goodie thread. I suggest you read the entire thing:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread102009.html

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