Beta blockers and botox. Can I continue to take propranolol with Botox and dermal filler injections?

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Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

Beta Blocker medication should have no effect on the ability to have Botox injections or their effectiveness.  It is important to relay all our your medical history and medications to your physician prior to any treatments.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would see no issue with continuing to take propranolol when being treated with Botox and dermal filler injections.  There should be no interaction between them.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Beta blockers are not contraindicated with Botox and facial fillers.Dr H Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Members

Victor Chung, MD · Answer

When undergoing a new procedure, it's important to ask about potential side effects or interactions of treatments and medications. Medications for your heart condition are particularly important because of problems associated with stopping them abruptly. Blood thinners like aspirin, plavix, coumadin, or heparin have the potential to increase bruising after an injectable procedures. Beta-blockers like propranolol and metoprolol have no associated risks with Botox or fillers. I applaud you for asking an excellent question.

Benjamin J. Cousins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There should be no effect with Botox/fillers with beta-blocker medications.Benjamin J. Cousins MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Beta blockers and botox. Can I continue to take propranolol with Botox and dermal filler injections?

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