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Pyridostigmine Used as a Nerve Agent Pretreatment Under Wartime Conditions
JAMA 266:693-695, Keeler,J.R.,et al, 1991
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Article Abstract
About half of the population noted physiolgic changes that were not incapacitating,such as increased flatus,abdominal cramps,soft stools,and urinary urgency.Approximately 1%of the soldiers believed they had effects that warranted medical attention,but fewer than 0.1%had effects sufficient to discontinue the drug.Nonincapacitating symptoms often occurred;however, military mission performance was not imparied.While under the threat of nerve agent attack,pyridostigmine can be administered to virtually all soldiers.
 
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