Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I see a neurologist. Please ask, are there any medications that are contraindicated for myasthenia gravis?Doctor's answer:
Patients with myasthenia gravis should stop using sedative drugs such as phenobarbital or diazepam, and stop using morphine or pethidine. Some antibiotics, such as aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, and polymyxins, should also not be used. Additionally, drugs like Lixingwan or Houzhengling should be used with caution. Apart from aminopyrine and thymosin, which are to be stopped, patients with myasthenia gravis should pay attention to preventing excessive fatigue, colds and flu, and emotional excitement. Dietary intake should be balanced and appropriate, with high protein and high calorie intake. For patients with difficulty swallowing, a liquid or semi-liquid diet should be implemented.