Is it same to take ibuprofen immediately after botox injections if you develop a headache?

It is safe to take Advil after Botox, but it may increase the risk of bruising.  To be on the safe side, you might want to choose Tylenol for a headache after Botox.

It is safe to take ibuprofen after having Botox, but it does slightly increase your risk of bruising and swelling.  Tylenol is a good alternative that does not increase these risks.

Thank you for sharing your question. After any type of injection, I recommend avoiding blood thinning medications such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Naproxen, etc., for 24 hours post procedure. While taking Ibuprofen is technically safe, you run the risk of developing a delayed bruise and/or increasing swelling in the treated areas. As an alternative, try taking Tylenol to treat your headache in the meantime. Best of luck

Thank you for your question. Botox works by blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. A side effect of Botox is temporary headaches. It is not recommend to take Ibuprofen or any NSAID after Botox injections as it may cause bruising. It is okay to take Tylenol. I recommend speaking with your treating physician.

Hello Cinzia1.

Yes it is safe after the treatment is done.  Preferably don't take it for a few days before though, although in practice bruising is unlikely to be affected, in theory it could make your blood a little thinner and therefore bruse easier.  Stick to paracetamol for your headache, with or without codeine if needed.  Its a safer bet.

Hope this helps.