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Do I have to take nortriptyline after my 1st Botox injection?

March 26, 2015
Asked By:yxnguy33 in Santa Ana, CA

I have had my 1st Botox injection treatment for migraine headache for 1 week now. My doctor told me to continue to take nortriptyline then tapper off when botox begin to have good result. I forgot to ask him WHY I have to take nortriptyline in the meantime. Do you have the explanation for me? Thank you very much in advance.

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