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Has Anyone Gotten Trigeminal Neuralgia After Getting Botox?

June 4, 2013
Asked By:judy1677 in Saint Ignace, MI

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June 6, 2013

Answer: As best we know, BOTOX does not cause or trigger Trigeminal Neuralgia.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 6, 2013

Answer: As best we know, BOTOX does not cause or trigger Trigeminal Neuralgia.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 20, 2013

Answer: Botox causing side effects

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Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 20, 2013

Answer: Botox causing side effects

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 8, 2013

Answer: No association between Botox and Trigeminal neuralgia

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
June 8, 2013

Answer: No association between Botox and Trigeminal neuralgia

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

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