I had an allergic reaction to Botox after being vaccinated - is there a connection?
January 7, 2022
Asked By:Tracy711 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
I’ve had Botox countless times with no reaction prior to being vaccinated. I had a severe allergic reaction after being vaccinated and getting Botox. I want to go in for Botox again. Only two things changed. I went to a different dr this last time and I think possibly I was given just a bad batch. And I got vaccinated. Is there anyway that the vaccine could affect the way my immune system reacts to Botox.
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It is fine to begin taking your medications after a Botox treatment. With regard to antibiotics, it is recommended that those with an active infection which may involve the patient taking antibiotics, wait until the infection has resolved and treatment is completed before having a Botox treatment.
Hello and thank you for your question. Botox is generally a safe procedure, but in the hands of an inexperienced injector, complications may occur. Side effects may include droopy eyelids or Botox migrating from the injection site to the adjacent muscles. But these are only temporary and should...