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Can Botox Cause Nightmares?
asked 3 months ago by Bon Bons in Palmyra
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 66 times
Tags: causes, sleep
the very first night after being injected with botox i experienced intense nightmares, im talking demon, evil spirits. The very next night I dreamt an intruder broke into my house and raped me. It is extremely rare for me to experience such dreams until now. Please help, anyone had similar experience?
3 answers to Can Botox Cause Nightmares?
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Botox is not associated with a known reason to cause nightmares
Was it Botox or something else? Were you apprehensive about the treatment? Did the Botox injections hurt and the provider not allow you to refuse treatment after they started? Did you feel you were being forced to have the botox? Might any of these or other issues of the treatment or anxiety about having it done surface in your dreams?
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Nightmares after Botox
Although Botox injections can trigger headaches, it does not cause nightmares, there must be something else causing them
Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Why not?
I have not heard of this particular concern after BOTOX. However, these are powerful drugs. They clearly affect the facial/emotional feedback pathways. Is it the BOTOX or is it you mind? That would be a tuff one to answer. However, like any side effect after cosmetic botulinum toxin treatment, if the benefits do not out weigh the side effects, I strongly advise that you avoid subsequent treatment. If you are not sure, then yes try treatment again but if...
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