Long Term Effects of Botox for Cervical Dystonia?

There have been no long term effects of Botox (a type of Botulinum A). The good news is it only lasts 3-4 months. The bad news is it only lasts 3-4 months so it needs to be repeated 3-4 times per year. It is very helpful in cervical dystonia and other diseases with spasms such as blepharospasm. There are some reports of people developing resistance and antibodies to Botox. In these patients they can try Dysport ( a different type of Botulinum A).

Dear Whoknew Cervical dystonia is a muscle movement disorder that causes uncontrollable involuntary contraction of the neck muscles. This condition is painful and disabling. Botox and other botulinum toxins are used to successful treat this medical condition. The FDA has approved BOTOX, Dysport, and Myobloc for the treatment of cervical dystonia in adults. The dose needed to treat this condition is roughly ten times the dose used for cosmetic indications. Because the dose is so high,... more