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I have heard that Klonapin can decrease the effects of botox. Should I be worried?

Charlie3054Jul 23, 2014
I take klonopin maybe 2x p week PO at 2mg. I had botox (32) units. Afterword (maybe 24hrs later I took Klonapin 1mg. I have heard that Klonapin can decrease the effects of botox. Should I be worried about having bad results or notox?

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