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My neurologist advise use Botox and odored 150 units Please advice if would be Ok use just 100 units.

alenaadamJul 19, 2015
I have headache for years.

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Jason Emer, MD

This should go away very quickly and ice/tylenol are the best options.  Ask your physician to use a smaller needle next time, I use a 32 gauge so patients get very little pain.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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Julia Ann Sullivan Miller, MD

Before you have surgery, I would wait for the effects of the Botox to wear off.  Botox is often injected to the forehead muscles as a treatment for migraine headaches.  These muscles help to raise your eyebrows.  Botox injections stop this muscle group form pulling your brows...

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Jason Emer, MD

Botox itself treats migraines but you should discuss with him exactly why he would have you stop your systemic medications and follow his plan.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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Caner Kacmaz, MD

Botox is known to relieve the specific nerves in the muscle groups it's injected into. So getting Botox injections for migraines is unlikely to affect wrinkles or change your face's appearance. You can receive both products as long as the total amount does not exceed 400 Units

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Anil R. Shah, MD

Hello, Excedrin Migraine is a common over-the-counter medication used to treat migraine headaches. It typically contains acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. After receiving Botox injections for chronic migraine, it's generally safe to take Excedrin Migraine, but there are some considerations...

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