Can Botox cause twitching?

February 17, 2009
Asked By:sashaei in japan

I had cannthopexy done for both eyes 2 years ago... last year in December, I had Botox done for crow's feet, between eyebrows, forehead, and to raise eyebrows... now its been about 3 months. Just after the botox injection in December, I started feeling a twitch with my left eye.. the twitch is at the the line of my eyelash so its right on the eyelid. The twitch does not happen all the time. It happens sometimes and I can even move that part intentionally if I want to while looking at the mirror! i couldn't control those nerves before! I had a panic attack. I've just been to an eye doctor and he told me that the twitch can happen from the Botox. I didnt ever think it could be because of Botox. I'm so upset.!!! He told me I have to wait for it to wear off and to go back to see him again. My eye doctor said I just have to wait and see. You guys are smart, do you think this is happening because of botox? And if it is, will it ever wear off and stop twitching my eye?

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September 15, 2015

Answer: Twitching unlikely caused by Botox

September 15, 2015

Answer: Twitching unlikely caused by Botox

December 1, 2015

Answer: Eyelid twitching may have different reasons

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December 1, 2015

Answer: Eyelid twitching may have different reasons

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