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My father aged 78 yrs has myasthenia gravis. he is under medication for last 6 yrs. his eyes started closing and seeing double vision.what to do?
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Medication failure: First, make certain he is taking the medication as advised. If compliance good, then may need to reassess, and perhaps change medication dosing or even type. See neuromuscular specialty neurologist and get addressed.
Answered 12/13/2014
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