Is There Anything I Can Do to Relieve the Side Effects I'm Having from Botox?

I just had Botox this morning and I am experiencing quite a few side effects. I had nausea, and fatigue within 10 minutes of the injections. I am also having dry mouth, stomache cramping, back and neck pain. My throat and body are sore and I feel weak all over. I also have a slight warm sensation when I urinate. I have a heavy feeling in my chest, which could be from anxiety. However, I am not experiencing any swallowing or breathing problems. I just feel horrible. Also, I only had 15 units.

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Unusual symptoms after Botox

Some people describe unusual symptoms after having Botox injections and they can be unrelated, coincidental and a result of something else, such as the Flu or other virus. However, if symptoms are experienced that are more than local symptoms, near the site of injection, patients are urged to call their doctor immediately and pateints with systemic symptoms that involve muscular weakness and breathing or swallowing problems should go to the closest emergency department. In fact, if... more

I think the suggestion of contacting Allergan is a good one.

I would also recommend getting assessed at an urgent care facility or emergency room. The likelihood of this being an actual systemic reaction to your treatment is low but not zero. The likelihood of you having something else going on is much higher. For example Botox treatments can make those with a panic disorder much more like to have symptoms. Systemic reactions to BOTOX are generally associated with larger doses of treatment and generally occur hours to days... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Side effects from Botox

These are very extreme side effects for only 15 units with Botox Cosmetic. I would suggest you contact Allergan and report these side effects at 1.800.433.8871, as well as contact the doctor that injected you. I think there is a good chance you possibly have something else going on - like a UTI or other infection that just happens to coincide with the Botox injections - because these side effects are very extreme for that small number of units, assuming too that it was really Allergan Botox... more