Dealing With Botox Side Effects
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All medicines carry side effects. In addition to the desired therapeutic outcome, medications could engender adverse effects in individuals taking them. Botox, the popular treatment for facial lines and wrinkles, being also a medicine, has side effects that could affect those who take it. The good news is that majority of those who undergo Botox treatment do not manifest any side effects.
What are the Botox side effects? Extensive clinical studies and trials have been conducted on Botox. In these, the condition of the members of a group of individuals taking Botox was compared with the condition of the members of a control (not taking Botox) group. The study results were then analyzed and it was established that Botox produced the side effects discussed below.
In studies on the use Botox for cosmetic purposes, such as to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and facial lines, it was found that Botox treatments could induce hypertension, tooth problems, indigestion and heartburn in up to 1 percent of those being treated, muscle weakness and facial pain in up to 2 percent, and droopy eyelids and nausea in up to 3 percent.
Studies also show that in about 11 to 21 percent of patients being treated with Botox for certain medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), cervical dystonia, blepharospasm (eyelid spasms), and strabismus (crossed eyes), the commonly observed Botox side effects include misalignment or vertical deviations of the eyes, difficulty in swallowing, upper respiratory infections, neck pain, droopy eyelids, and headache.
Drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, bleeding at the injection site, infection, soreness at the injection site, sore throat, dry mouth, cough, runny or stuffy nose, anxiety, back pain, and flu-like symptoms such as chills and fever are other common Botox side effects. About 2 to 10 percent of people undergoing Botox treatments experience these side effects, regardless of the purpose of the Botox therapy.
There are certain Botox side effects that need to be reported immediately to a physician. These include allergic reactions (such as difficulty in breathing or swallowing, unexplained rashes, itching, hives, unexplained swelling, and wheezing), chest pain, double vision, speech problems, and dry eyes (if being treated for muscle spasms near the eyes). Such side effects are potentially serious and require immediate medical intervention.
If something just does not feel or look right while you are undergoing Botox therapy, you should consult your doctor immediately. What you are manifesting may or may not be Botox side effects as the exact cause of some conditions can be difficult to pinpoint. Whatever it is, your doctor will certainly be able to diagnose and treat the condition.
In the course of your Botox treatments, just remember that medications can be double-edged swords. The benefits almost always outweigh the disadvantages. The main thing is to recognize Botox side effects and know what to do in case you experience them.
Jane Villardo has been offering advice about Botox for many years and maintains a website all about Botox. Botoxinjection-facts.com also offers information on anti wrinkle cream, plus offers Botox cream reviews
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