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Is It Ok to Take Normal Medications After Getting Botox? Like Allergy Medication?
I suffer from allergies and wanted to know if it is OK to take something like Benadryl after getting Botox injections in my forehead. I think it is ok as my doctor didn't mention to avoid any meds, but I wanted to make sure. Thanks!
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loperandtedsmom
in Los Angeles, CA
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Allergy medication is ok to take after botox if your doctor has recommended the allergy medication
There is no interference with allergy medication on Botox's effectiveness or duration. The allergy medication is not adversely affected by having any botox injected.
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Is It Ok to Take Normal Medications After Getting Botox? Like Allergy Medication?
Of course, you should be able to take your allergy mediication after Botox, Dysport or Xeomin neurotoxin injections but always ask the plastic and cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist that's giving you the injections for their specific recommendations. I would let my Botox patients use whatever medications, they needed to use, after Botox injections.
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Botox is extremely safe!
Yes, Botox is extremely safe when injected properly and should not have any adverse effecdts with other medications.
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Allergy meds after botox
You do not need to change any of your usual medication routine. If this is your normal allergy treatment then go ahead.
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Botox and Benadryl
There should be no contraindication but it is always best to ask your doctor. For facial fillers, use of Benadryl, some of which are formulated to contain aspirin, would be better avoided.
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Benadryl and Botox
Botox and Dysport are safe to use in combination with benadryl. It is always wise to review any medications you are taking with your injector prior to treatment, particularly as there are some that can increase your risk for bruising.
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Allergy Medication After Botox
There is no contraindication to taking your allergy medication after Botox injections. My patients continue to take any of their medications on a normal basis.
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This combination is fine.
Having said that, it is always best if you check with your actual doctor, the person who is responsible for taking care of you. That office should not be too busy to answer your very reasonable question.
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Botox and Benadryl?
Thank you for the question.
I know of no contraindication for the use of Benadryl after getting Botox injections. Please make sure there are no other reasons you should not be receiving Benadryl.
Best wishes.
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Allergy medicine after Botox injections
There is no contraindication nor interaction with Benadryl and Botox and there is no reliable study that shows it diminishes the effectiveness of Botox.
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