General Information on Botox
Botox is used for treating cervical dystonia, muscle spasms in the hands and arms, underarm sweating, urinary incontinence in patients suffering from neurologic conditions, and to prevent a headache in patients suffering from chronic migraine. In some cases, Botox can also be used for treating eye muscle conditions caused due to nerve disorders, such as uncontrolled spasms or blinking of the eyelids.
The generic name of the medicine is OnabotulinumtoxinA, and it is also known as Botulinum Toxin Type A. Botox is given to a patient in the form of an injection. It works by temporarily blocking the nerve activities in the ‘affected’ muscles.
Another version of Botox known as Botox Cosmetic is used to reduce facial wrinkles.
Side effects of Botox
Your doctor will not recommend you to buy Botox if you have myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, breathing disorder, problem swallowing, facial muscle weakness such as a weak forehead, droopy eyelids or trouble raising eyebrows, change in normal appearance of the face, seizure disorder, heart disease, or bleeding problem. You should also not use Botox if you recently had a surgery, especially on the face, or if you have used a similar drug in the last 4 months.
Some common side effects that patients may experience include headache, back or neck pain, muscle stiffness, sore throat, cough, fever, runny nose, dizziness, tiredness, flu symptoms, dry mouth, ringing in the ears, dry eyes, watery or itchy eyes, eyelid bruising or swelling, increased sensitivity to light, increased sweating, stomach pain, or loss of appetite. Local area reactions may also occur at the site of the injection, including pain, redness, swelling, bleeding, bruising, or muscle weakness in the area. Inform your doctor at once if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Serious side effects of Botox may include loss of bladder control, severe or unusual muscle weakness, drooping eyelids, hoarse voice, trouble talking, swallowing, or breathing, drainage or crusting in the eyes, problems with vision, severe itching or skin rash, or chest pain. You may experience these symptoms even after several weeks of receiving the shot. You should inform your doctor if you suffer from any of these symptoms.
Dosage of Botox
Botox injection is given to the patient intramuscularly, usually at a gap of 3 months between each dose. Depending on the condition that is to be treated, you may receive more than one shot at a time in different area of your body.
If you are receiving a Botox shot for treating eye muscle conditions, your doctor may recommend you to use an eye drop, ointment, or a special contact lens in order to protect your cornea from damage. If you are using Botox to treat excessive underarm sweating, your doctor will ask you to shave your underarms and not apply any deodorant or underarm antiperspirant before 24 hours of receiving the shot. The doctor will also advise you to avoid hot foods, beverages, and excessive exercise before 30 minutes of receiving the Botox shot.
If you are using Botox to treat neck muscle spasms, it may take around 2 weeks for your condition to improve. Eye spasms may start waning within one to three days of receiving the shot.
The effects of Botox are only temporary, and your symptoms may return within 3 months of receiving the shot. If you have been given several Botox injections in past, your body may have developed antibodies to Botulinum Toxin, so your symptoms may return much earlier than 3 months.
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