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Botox and Baclofen interaction - is this safe?

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hundredsandthousandsJul 31, 2017
Currently I am considering getting Botox for the first time for the frown lines in between my eyebrows. Have read that muscle relaxing medication can interact with the Botox. I am taking Baclofen 15mg per day, is this safe?

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Dr. Summit Kundaria, MD
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