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I'm having trouble breathing. is it caused by pyridostigmine?

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Pyridostigmine: not a side effect listed for pyridostigmine....if you're taking the drug read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyridostigmine

Answered 11/13/2014

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