How Will Antibiotics Affect Botox Results?

Question

I will finish my Sulfameth for UTI treatment 3-4 days before my appointment for Botox. Will this affect my results from Botox or have complications?

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

When we screen patients for Botox, we look for neuromuscular and autoimmune disorders.  We have not heard of or know of any contraindications (negative interactions) between Botox and antibiotics.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Rest assured that there is no known interactions between botox and antibiotics. Hope that puts your mind at ease. Just make sure you stay away from motrin and aspirin around the time of your injections to help prevent any bruising, especially around the crows feet.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Taking antibiotics will not affect your Botox results.  There is no need to worry.  There is no cross-reaction between Botox and antibiotics.  Enjoy the Botox Cosmetic.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There are no contraindications between most antibiotics and Botox.  I recommend having a follow up with your doctor. You can take antibiotics following botox without a problem. If you're not feeling well I would wait on your botox until you're well. If you're wondering if antibiotics are indicated following botox, then no, it is not normal to take antibiotics at all just for botox. Hope that helps. Best of Luck!

Bryan K. Chen, MD · Answer

I agree with all the other responders, that there should be no interaction between Botox and Trimethoprim or Sulfamethoxazole.  Enjoy the results of your Botox.

How Will Antibiotics Affect Botox Results?

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