I've been receiving botox injections in my forehead area every 4 mths for 11 Yrs without a problem until this year. Within minutes after injections I'm having difficulty swallowing. I don't understand why this would affect my swallowing since the only area I inject is my forehead. Could it be possible I might be experiencing some sort of reaction after many years of use?
Answer: Difficulty Swallowing after Botox? Hi Regan. Although we have never had a patient report the same experience, difficulty swallowing is a potential side effect of using Botox. This potential side effect is much more likely if you are having the neck wrinkles (bands) injected or if the product is being used for medicinal rather than cosmetic purposes. You should address it with both your GP and your injector before considering moving forward with treatment again.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: See your injector or doctor for assessment Trouble breathing occurs due to the weakening of associated muscles, although it is more common when treating the neck bands. If you experience this, please stop getting Botox for your safety. This is a dangerous complication. It is difficult to say why you have developed a reaction after so many years, however you should have this checked out. Best of luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: See your injector or doctor for assessment Trouble breathing occurs due to the weakening of associated muscles, although it is more common when treating the neck bands. If you experience this, please stop getting Botox for your safety. This is a dangerous complication. It is difficult to say why you have developed a reaction after so many years, however you should have this checked out. Best of luck.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Botox and difficulty swallowing
This is an extremely rare side effect. You need to bring it up to your physician who should notify Allergan, the company that makes the Botox. Could it be that some Botox got into a blood vessel and it is causing a distant effect on the swallowing muscles? Another possibility is that you are reacting to an ingredient in the liquid used to mix the Botox powder in the vial prior to injecting it. you may need to see an allergist after speaking to the doctor who did your botox. They may need to supply you with some of the liquid diluent for the allergist to test. There might be some preservatives in the diluent to which you have become sensitized, or even the Botox itself, but again, this is extremely rare.
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Answer: Botox and difficulty swallowing
This is an extremely rare side effect. You need to bring it up to your physician who should notify Allergan, the company that makes the Botox. Could it be that some Botox got into a blood vessel and it is causing a distant effect on the swallowing muscles? Another possibility is that you are reacting to an ingredient in the liquid used to mix the Botox powder in the vial prior to injecting it. you may need to see an allergist after speaking to the doctor who did your botox. They may need to supply you with some of the liquid diluent for the allergist to test. There might be some preservatives in the diluent to which you have become sensitized, or even the Botox itself, but again, this is extremely rare.
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October 12, 2011
Answer: Yes absolutely.
I would feel more comfortable that your swallowing difficulty is related to the BOTOX if your told me that the effect developed hours to a day after your treatment. However, difficulty swallowing is a well describe systemic side effect of BOTOX. This reaction must be interpreted as a side effect of the treatment. Why know when this was never a problem before? There may never be an answer for this question. I recommend that you get assessed immediately by your primary care physician. If your symptoms feel life threatening, please call 911 and be taken to an emergency for an immediate assessment. If your symptoms do not feel that severe, and you can't be seen by for doctor, have someone drive you to an emergency room to be assessed. A neurologist and possibly a sleep apnea specialist maybe helpful. Usually people with this systemic effect do OK until lying down to sleep. Then it can cause a sensation of waking up suddenly. There are physical recommendations that can be followed to help the situation which can include elevating the head of the bed. Eventually the symptoms subside as the treatment effect begins to diminish. You may decide based on this experience to avoid treatment in the future.
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Answer: Yes absolutely.
I would feel more comfortable that your swallowing difficulty is related to the BOTOX if your told me that the effect developed hours to a day after your treatment. However, difficulty swallowing is a well describe systemic side effect of BOTOX. This reaction must be interpreted as a side effect of the treatment. Why know when this was never a problem before? There may never be an answer for this question. I recommend that you get assessed immediately by your primary care physician. If your symptoms feel life threatening, please call 911 and be taken to an emergency for an immediate assessment. If your symptoms do not feel that severe, and you can't be seen by for doctor, have someone drive you to an emergency room to be assessed. A neurologist and possibly a sleep apnea specialist maybe helpful. Usually people with this systemic effect do OK until lying down to sleep. Then it can cause a sensation of waking up suddenly. There are physical recommendations that can be followed to help the situation which can include elevating the head of the bed. Eventually the symptoms subside as the treatment effect begins to diminish. You may decide based on this experience to avoid treatment in the future.
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July 6, 2014
Answer: Botox and swallowing
If you were injected in your forehead, this should not affect swallowing. Injections into the platysma (for neck bands) can rarely cause some difficulty swallowing.
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July 6, 2014
Answer: Botox and swallowing
If you were injected in your forehead, this should not affect swallowing. Injections into the platysma (for neck bands) can rarely cause some difficulty swallowing.
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