Can Botox cause anaphylactic shock?

February 14, 2015
Asked By:p23774388p in Thailand, TH

I have taken botox(Allergan) 40 unit. 6 hours later I have uncomforted breathing while I slept . But I thought it only side effect. 0n 14 february 2015 I have received botox again.But only 5 minutes I taken botox 12 unit. I have flushes , uncomforted breathing and palpitation. Dr. have taken Dexamethasone intra vein stat dose . I still have uncomforted breathing last night but not too much. So I thought I am allergy for botox !

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February 21, 2015

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February 18, 2015

Answer: Botox Allergy

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February 18, 2015

Answer: Botox Allergy

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February 17, 2015

Answer: Anaphylaxis has been reported with Botox

February 17, 2015

Answer: Anaphylaxis has been reported with Botox

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February 16, 2015

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