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Rapid Heartbeat, Anxiety and Tightness in Chest After Botox Injection, Is this Normal?

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I have had two sessions of botox....one in the forehead region and the other for excessive sweating in the armpits. Both sessions resulted in rapid heartbeat, anxiety, a tightness in the chest area when breathing. It was not severe enough to warrant medical attention and it lasted about 18 hours post injections. I'm very nervous to try again. Is this a severe reaction or more of a common reaction? Would using a smaller dose be wise? Thank you.... Tracey

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