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Does Mestinon Cause Teeth Fall?

does mestinon make your teeth fall out.? i had 2 front teeth that were perfectly formed 3 months ago and now, they are almost disappeared. It is like I don't have any front teeth. this is medicine for Myasthinia Gravis. The only medicine I have added to my medicine protocol.
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain Mestinon that is used to treat Myasthenia Gravis contains active ingredient Pyridostigmine has a very rare incidence of causing toothloss..
While the real culprit can by Myasthenia Gravis itself as it can cause weakening of the muscles of the lower part of food pipe which stays contracted and prevent acid from coming to throat and mouth..
So the weakening of muscles caused by Myasthenia Gravis can cause frequent acid reflux and chemical erosion of teeth..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can also advise an endoscopy..
For acid reflux Proton pump inhibitor like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole, H2 blockers like Ranitidine and famotidine,antacids, light diet, weight loss, taking more of Probiotics like Yoghurt in diet and sleeping with head slightly raised as compared to legs as well as reclining in left lateral position..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Does Mestinon Cause Teeth Fall?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain Mestinon that is used to treat Myasthenia Gravis contains active ingredient Pyridostigmine has a very rare incidence of causing toothloss.. While the real culprit can by Myasthenia Gravis itself as it can cause weakening of the muscles of the lower part of food pipe which stays contracted and prevent acid from coming to throat and mouth.. So the weakening of muscles caused by Myasthenia Gravis can cause frequent acid reflux and chemical erosion of teeth.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can also advise an endoscopy.. For acid reflux Proton pump inhibitor like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole, H2 blockers like Ranitidine and famotidine,antacids, light diet, weight loss, taking more of Probiotics like Yoghurt in diet and sleeping with head slightly raised as compared to legs as well as reclining in left lateral position.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.