Does Botox Cause High Blood Pressure (Sudden Onset)?

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Several weeks ago I received Botax. About 4-5 days later I experienced high blood pressure (160s over 90s-170s) over 90s. I didn't want to have another stroke so I took additional pills. My b/p is still a bit high (120s over 80s) compared to my normal reading which was around 105 over 60ish. What effect if any did the Botax injections cause? Please note that this has never occurred since my stroke. I currently take 10 mg of Lispinol.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

Cosmetic Botox injections won't cause high blood pressure - I would visit your primary care provider for a better assessment and visit the web site below to read about all potential side effects of Botox.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Botox does not affect your blood pressure, and the issue you are experiencing is unrelated. I would recommend speaking with your physician, as they will be able to help determine the cause of your high blood pressure and provide you with treatment options. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Cosmetic use of Botox should have no effect on blood pressure. Your elevated blood pressure was just coincidental with the timing of your Botox treatment. I would make sure you see your regular medical doctor to be evaluated and try and determine the cause of your blood pressure elevation.

Khaled El-Hoshy, MD · Answer

The Botox you received should have nothing to do with your elevated blood pressure. Do check with your internist & maybe you need to increase the dosages of the medications, or switch to another group of blood pressure-lowering agents

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

As far as I know, Botox does not cause high blood pressure and only works locally on the muscles that it is injected into.

Does Botox Cause High Blood Pressure (Sudden Onset)?

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