Can Duac and Botox be used at the same time?

I've been using Duac for acne on my back, and I'm now considering Botox. I read that Clindamycin and Botox shouldn't be used together. Does this only apply to oral antibiotics or to topical as well?

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A: Duac and Botox Can Be Used Together

Tanveer Janjua, MD

The risk of interaction between Duac and Botox is relatively low. Caution is advised if you are using Botox in high doses like in Cerebral Palsy patients with muscle contractures etc. If you are getting the Botox in small doses for aesthetic purposes, then it is pretty safe. Regards

A: Botox can be used

Beverly Johnson, MD

Botox really has not been shown to be unsafe in combination with anything. It is not for pregnant patients ( nor is anything else!) or people with certain neuromuscular conditions. Feel comfortable because it is a safe drug when used by a competent, board certified physician.

A: Botox and topical Duac

Steven Hacker, MD

 I am not aware of any problem using Duac and Botox in the same patient in different areas of the body. I have not heard of any problem with this and the only potential issue might be using Duac in exactly the same place, ie the forehead,  immediately prior to Botox injection- I wouldnt... more

A: Not Really A Worry

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

   I really can not see this being much of a problem.    First, the amount of Clincamycin absorbed through the skin would not be that significant. When topical clindamycin first came out ( Cleocin, Upjohn), we did fear pseudomembranous colitis. Some of us were reluctant to use it on larger... more

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