Is it safe to have Botox while on immunosuppressive medications?

January 10, 2022
Asked By:Dynamic829280 in Nashua, New Hampshire

I am on Stelara, Methotrexate and 5mg of prednisone daily for Crohns and Rheumatoid. Before diagnosis I used to get Botox injections for an eye twitch..was the only thing that worked. Is it safe for me to get them again?

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