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How long should I hold the dose of mestinon when I next get Botox so I don’t negate its effects?

suholtzMar 7, 2024
Botox while on Mestonin - I have been getting Botox every 3-6 months for years. I recently was started on Mestonin for an unspecified neuro-muscular disorder. I take 60mg 4x a day. How long should I hold the dose when I next get Botox so I don’t negate its effects?

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