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Can Botox cause seizures in someone who has epilepsy?

October 28, 2016
Asked By:zapcat28 in Neston, GB

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Answer: Contraindications

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Answer: Contraindications

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November 2, 2016

Answer: Botox cannot cause seziures

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November 2, 2016

Answer: Botox cannot cause seziures

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October 30, 2016

Answer: Botox seizures

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October 28, 2016

Answer: Can Botox cause seizures in someone with epilepsy?

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 28, 2016

Answer: Can Botox cause seizures in someone with epilepsy?

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 30, 2018

Answer: There is no contraindication to getting Botox if you have epilepsy.

Monika Soni, MD
August 30, 2018

Answer: There is no contraindication to getting Botox if you have epilepsy.

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