Botox while on Xanax?

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10 answers to “Botox while on Xanax?”

A: Botox and Xanax

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

Xanax should not interfere with the Botox treatments. Many patients, not all, have improvement in their migraines after Botox. Some patients see neurologists to find their trigger points for the migraine and Botox is injected into those sites

A: Romeo, oh, ...

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Romeo, Xanax will not affect your ability to have Botox injections. The migraine question is a more interesting one. There is a growing body of literature and studies originating from the Cleveland Clinics that support the use of Botox to IMPROVE migraines caused by facial muscle tension and... more

A: Xanax and Botox

By Michael Kulick, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Hi, Looking at the specifics for Xanax, I did not see anything preventing you from receiving Botox. Depending on the cause of your migraines, some patients have improvement in their symptoms with Botox use. You may want to see the benefit from just Botox before adding fillers! Many of my patients... more

A: Botox sometimes works for headaches

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Yes, Botox sometimes works for headaches. However, it is not helpful in all people. So, don't expect miracles. As for the Xanax, there is no reason to not get the Botox while you are on the medication.

A: Botox and Xanax: Some are helped by Botox but not all.

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Romeo Not every migraine sufferer is benefited by BOTOX. Some are and some are not. There is no way of knowing in advance how you will do this treatment. However, as it does work for some, it is certainly worth trying. Be aware that BOTOX can also cause headaches in some... more

A: Botox, Migraines and Xanax

By Theodore Katz, MD - Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

Everyone agrees that Botox can help migraines and there is no contraindication to the concomitant use. However, relief of migraines with Botox may also be dose related and you should ask you physician what his/her experience is with treating migraines with Botox and at what dose levels. If you are... more

A: Botox and xanax

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

IT is ok to be on xanax while recieving Botox and there should be little if any negative effects on the occurence of your migraines which may even improved with injection

A: Botox will help with migraine

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

I'm not aware of any contraindication between xanas and botox injection. Regarding migraine headache ,botox is used in the treatment of migraine headaches and it could have a positive effect your symptoms. Best of luck!

A: No Problem

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

As you may know migraines are often treated with BOTOX. In fact Allergan is seeking FDA approval for this indication. So if anything you should be helped by BOTOX treatments. I cannot see any reason why you should have a particular problem with BOTOX and Xanax.

A: Botox and Migraines

By Richard Greco, MD - Savannah Plastic Surgeon

To answer your questions: 1) Botox has been shown to reduce migraine headaches -- so it can only be a plus for you. It will reduce the glabellar wrinkles as well. 2) Xanax and non operative procedures. There are no contraindications to taking the Xanax .