How Long To Wait For Botox Injections After Medrol Medication?

August 16, 2011
Asked By:Awsum87 in Merritt Island, FL

Is there a waiting period between getting botox injections after finishing Medrol 4 mg pak? I recently had posion ivy and was put on this medication for 6 days, taking 6 (4mg) pills on day one, 5 on day 2, 4 on day three, etc. I am not sure how long I should wait since this supresses the immune system. Any thoughts or suggestions?

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