Botox side effects? 3 days later I have a head cold type sickness. Do you think these are related to the botox?

December 4, 2015
Asked By:melzbelz in Perth, ND

I got botox for the second time 6 days ago. I had 15 units injected before, this was increased to 20 in between my eyes and on my forehead. 2 hours after getting it done I suddenly felt like I was about to pass out, lost my appetite (I was eating at the time) and had to lie down. I rested for 2 hours, drank lots of water and felt ok after that. 3 days later I have a head cold type sickness with stuffy/runny nose, puffy watery eyes and sinus pressure. Do you think these are related to the botox?

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