Can Botox Make You Feel Ill?

April 13, 2012
Asked By:kellycola

I had Botox yesterday and felt fine, I was shopping for clothes afterwards and became very hot but I was still feeling well,then I had to run for the bus home and was worn out,a few hours later I felt unwell and as the night went on I got worse,sore throat head aches and feel run down,is this the cause of botox?

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox is very safe but flu like symptoms have been rarely described

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Answer: Botox is very safe but flu like symptoms have been rarely described

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April 14, 2012

Answer: It is certainly possible.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 14, 2012

Answer: It is certainly possible.

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August 26, 2013

Answer: Sounds like you're coming down with a virus infection...

August 26, 2013

Answer: Sounds like you're coming down with a virus infection...

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April 14, 2012

Answer: A rare side effect from botox is flu symptoms

Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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April 14, 2012

Answer: A rare side effect from botox is flu symptoms

Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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April 13, 2012

Answer: Doesn't sound like botox

April 13, 2012

Answer: Doesn't sound like botox