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Would anti-inflammatories, e.g. nurofen, affect the effect of medicinal botox when used to treat blepharospasm?

January 30, 2015
Asked By:jenokane in Brisbane, AU

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February 5, 2015

Answer: No

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Answer: No

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January 31, 2015

Answer: Would anti-inflammatories, e.g. nurofen, affect the effect of medicinal botox when used to treat blepharospasm?

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Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS
January 31, 2015

Answer: Would anti-inflammatories, e.g. nurofen, affect the effect of medicinal botox when used to treat blepharospasm?

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Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS
January 31, 2015

Answer: Taking anti-inflammatories does not affect Botox

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Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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January 31, 2015

Answer: Taking anti-inflammatories does not affect Botox

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January 31, 2015

Answer: Antiinflammatory medications and Botox - Buffalo Niagara, NY

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January 31, 2015

Answer: Antiinflammatory medications and Botox - Buffalo Niagara, NY

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