Long Term Effects of Botox for Cervical Dystonia?

Are there any reports on the long term health effects on the use of Botox? Are there any reports that I can read on the long term health effects on the use of Botox for Cervical Dystonia?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by whoknew in Detroit, MI

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Long term effects of Botox

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).

Like any drug, there can be adverse effects from Botox

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

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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chi910 1 Oct 2012

Why aren't you mentioning the flu symptoms associated with the high dosage. My specialist has been very clear about this and I am one of the people who suffer these side effects each time I get the injections. Sometimes within two weeks, sometimes three.

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