I received botox between the brows 6 days ago. I did have a cold & took Zyrtec, Sudafed, Robitussin and Advil the morning of. A few hours after injection, my eyelid/brow was numb and I experienced severe eyelid twitching. My right eye continues to twitch and the DR said they never heard eye twitching is a side effect of botox. I now have a sinus infection and I am on a Z-PACK,Flonase,Sudafed. Is there any concern with taking all of these different meds and could it be the cause of the eye twitching?
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January 24, 2012
Answer: Botox and cold remedies
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Botox is contraindicated in pregnancy due to lack of studies to prove that it is safe. When used for cosmetic purposes, only a minute amount is used and most of it stays in the target area, it is remote that any of it will reach a high enough concentration to harm the fetus.
You should see your doctor to evaluate what muscles are in spasm or compensating and see if this is still related to the Botox from 4 months ago, which is so unusual.
Thank you for your question and photograph. In my office I like to use dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane Silk for improving lip asymmetries. These are hyaluronic acid fillers that can easily be dissolved with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase if you are unhappy with the results. I...
