Botulinum Toxin Type A (Cont.)

Dosing Information for Botulinum Toxin Type A

The dose of botulinum toxin type A that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The condition being treated
  • How you respond to botulinum toxin type A
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Botulinum Toxin Type A Dosing for more information.)
 

Botulinum Toxin Type A Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with botulinum toxin type A. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of botulinum toxin type A include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Droopy eyelids
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Vertical misalignment of the eye (vertical deviation)
  • Upper respiratory infection (such as the common cold)
  • Neck pain
  • Headache.
     
(Click Side Effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Botulinum Toxin Type A Drug Interactions

Botulinum toxin type A can interact with a number of other medications (see Drug Interactions With Botulinum Toxin Type A).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;