Botox for Migraines and Pregnancy?

Question

I have very bad chronic migraines, I just started getting botox treatment for them, and it has changed my life. However, I would like to have another child in the next few years. I'm wondering what my options are to balance the two. Thanks

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Botox is a category C medication according to the FDA during pregnancy. This means that studies have not been performed to demonstrate that Botox is safe during pregnancy. If there is a migraine medication deemed to be safe during pregnancy that helps you, you would be best off using that medication as you can ensure that there is no risk to your baby if you do become pregnant. I hope this information is helpful.

	Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hi Penelope 

	Botox is a great alternative for migraines and my patients seem to love it, if you are pregnant/breast feeding or trying to get pregnant, I suggest STOP having any type of injectables for time being.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

While doctors do not perform cosmetic botox treatments on pregnant women, botox treatments for medical reasons are a completely different matter.  Here you and your treating physician need to weigh the benefits of treatment against the potential risk of harm to you and your unborn baby.  The literature is not particularly illuminating on the relatively safety of this practice.  The decision will depend on the severity of the underlying medical condition.   These types of decisions are a private matter between you, your injecting phyisican and possibly the consulting perinatologist.

Stephen E. Metzinger, MD · Answer

Dear Penelope2232: Do not use Botox during pregnancy or breast feeding. If you are trying to get pregnant stop the Botox.

Shervin Naderi, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi

	As others have stated, Botox should not be used during pregnancy or during breast feeding and if you are actively trying to get pregnant then you should not use Botox.

Botox for Migraines and Pregnancy?

Answers (8)

Answer: Botox & prenancy

Answer: Botox & prenancy

Answer: Botox for migraines and pregnancies

Answer: Botox for migraines and pregnancies

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Botox

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Botox for Migraines and Pregnancy?

Answers (8)

Answer: Botox & prenancy

Answer: Botox & prenancy

Answer: Botox for migraines and pregnancies

Answer: Botox for migraines and pregnancies

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Botox

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.