Can Botox cause anaphylaxis?

January 27, 2023
Asked By:lanzarote123 in Scotland, United Kingdom

Hi I was given Suxamethonium 27 years ago and took severe anaphylactic shock. Was advised after this to avoid Sux and caution with all muscle relaxants . Is Botox classed as the same type of muscle relaxant . Would I be able to have Botox safely ?

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January 30, 2023

Answer: Can Botox cause anaphylaxis?

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Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Anaphylaxis

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January 30, 2023

Answer: They are not the same drugs.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 30, 2023

Answer: They are not the same drugs.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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