Botox While on Xanax?

asked 2 years ago by romeo123 in bisbee,az.
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
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Tags: anti depressant, side effects, Xanax

I am having Botox and some fillers next week. I am 52 and have some pretty deep lines between my eyes, on my forehead and from my nose down to the corners of my mouth.

I am a life long migraine sufferer, and I also take 0.25 mg of Xanax sometimes 2x per day for panic disorder ( thus the lines and wrinkles). Will this effect my migraines? ( as in will they get worse our more frequent?) And is it ok to be on Xanax when you are having these products? Thank you.

11 answers to Botox While on Xanax?

Can I get Botox While on Xanax?

Hi Romeo. We do not know of or have encountered any problems getting Botox while on Xanax. Botox should not make your migraines worse and if anything may help as Botox is already used off label (just recently FDA approved) for treating migraine headaches.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Botox and Xanax

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

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Romeo, oh, ...

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 nerve compression. Do a search, or discuss this with your plastic surgeon, who may have more information for you on the subject. Good luck!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Xanax and Botox

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 are happy with just using Botox and save money by not needing fillers.

Michael Kulick, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Botox sometimes works for headaches

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.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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

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. You best bet is to try it and see if it works for you. Regarding the Xanax, this will not affect your BOTOX treatment. Of course you know not to operate a car or heavy machinery while taking Xanax and never... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox and xanax

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

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Botox will help with migraine

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!

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

No Problem

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.

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Botox and Migraines

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 .