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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March 27, 2015
Answer: Migraines and Botox
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The areas and patterns of injection for Botox when used for migraines and cosmetic reasons are similar. As a result, Botox injections for migraines may have a cosmetic effect.
Dear Destinee121,Botox injection for migrane treatment really helps to prevent future ones from happening or make it less intense. You should be able to take Excedrin Migraine after botox treatment.