What Is Botox?
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is an injectable neuro-toxin used for the treatment of chronic migraines, limb spasticity, axillary hyperhidrosis, cervical dystonia, strabismus, and blepharospasm.
What Are Side Effects of Botox?
Side effects of Botox include
allergic reactions,
rash,
itching,
headache,
neck or back pain,
muscle stiffness,
difficulty swallowing,
shortness of breath,
nausea,
diarrhea,
stomach pain,
loss of appetite,
muscle weakness,
injection site reactions including
bruising,
bleeding,
pain,
redness,
swelling, or
infection,
fever,
cough,
sore throat,
runny nose,
flu symptoms,
cold symptoms
respiratory infections,
dizziness,
drowsiness,
tired feeling,
anxiety,
dry mouth,
ringing in your ears,
increased sweating in areas other than the underarms,
urinary tract infections,
burning/painful urination, and
difficulty urinating.
Drooping of the eyelid (ptosis), inflammation of the cornea (keratitis), eye dryness, itchy eyes, double vision, eye irritation, tearing, increased sensitivity to light, reduced blinking, and eyelid swelling or bruising may occur when used for treating blepharospasm.
Dosage for Botox
Botox is administered by injection and dosing depends on the condition that it is used for.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Botox?
Administration of botulinum toxin with other agents (for example, aminoglycosides, curare) that affect neuromuscular function may increase the effect of botulinum toxin.
Botox During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies of Botox in pregnant women and it has not been evaluated in nursing mothers.
