Can I Have a Reaction to Dysport but Not to Botox?

April 27, 2011
Asked By:Lagotto in Portland, CT

I had used Botox (amazing response) for a short while then changed to Dysport. I had some reaction to the Dysport..severe headache and neck ache blurred vision and some nausea. This lasted a good two weeks. Also, the end of my eyebrow is raised up. I had non of these reactions with Botox. Can I switch back to Botox for future treatments or to address the raised eyebrow issue? I wasnt sure if they were that similar. Thank you for your assistance.

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April 29, 2011

Answer: You are describing a systemic reaction to the Dysport.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 29, 2011

Answer: You are describing a systemic reaction to the Dysport.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox and Dysport are very similar

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox and Dysport are very similar

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June 29, 2017

Answer: Dysport v. botox : coke v. pepsi

Joshua Korman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 29, 2017

Answer: Dysport v. botox : coke v. pepsi

Joshua Korman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Unlikely to have a reaction to Dysport but not Botox

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Answer: Is Dysport different than Botox?

Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: Is Dysport different than Botox?

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Answer: Dysport and Botox

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Answer: Dysport and Botox

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