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Should You Get Botox if You Are Taking a Calcium Channel Blocker?

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Evelyn in TexasAug 14, 2011

I read that calcium channel blockers can increase the effects of botox. I currently take diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker. Is it dangerous for me to get botox if I am taking this or is it possible for me to still get it, just in smaller doses?

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Dr. Peter J. Malouf, DO
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Dr. Ted Brezel, MD
Dr. Ted Brezel, MD
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Dr. Nancy Samolitis, MD
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Dr. Mark Taylor, MD
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