Any exercises or medicine I can take for severe headache after Botox?

Neuromodulators like Botox can cause headaches in a small percentage of patients. I often find it is the technique used that does it more than the Botox itself. If the problem persists, I suggest following up with your physician or getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer.

Patients who experience headaches after Botox injections usually will experience relief with Tylenol or Advil. Check with your cosmetic provider before your next appointment to see what he or she recommends to mitigate discomfort. Remember to avoid Advil prior to injections for 1-2 weeks to decrease risk of bruising.

I encourage you to speak to your injector about your headaches. Though some patients experience them, they are often mild and last only a few days. Tylenol is often sufficient to manage any discomfort.

Check with your Botox physician, but I would suggest starting Tylenol and possibly even Advil or Motrin PRIOR to your injections (some worry about increased bruising, but I feel it is minimal).
Tramadol or Celebrex are also options which cause less bruising issues.
Dr. Taranow

Hello, and thanks for your question. Tylenol is fine, just don't take aspirin or ibuprofen because that can increase bruising.
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Hi there,

Botox can cause headaches you can take Tylenol to help but try using Dysport next time and see if that helps. Should improve!
Best of luck!