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Currently taking a glucocorticoid (Entcort 9mg daily) for 4 weeks now. How will this drug effect my next Xeomin treatment?

Tough788560May 2, 2024
I have been receiving "Botox" for many years now. Recently diagnosed with microscopic colitis, which is kept in remission with 9mg daily doses of a glucocorticoid. Wondering how (if at all) this will impact my next Xeomen treatment (i.e. more bleeding, bruising) and overall efficacy of the Xeomin while taking this drug protocol.

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