Am I safe to have a very conservative amount of Botox for crows feet in spite of having Temporal Artiritis?

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I was recently diagnosed with Temporal Artiritis. I take Gabapentin and Nexium and now they have added prednisone as a new medication. I’ve been having Botox treatments for 4 years without a problem. I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s in 2011 and the Botox never seemed to have an ill affect on that autoimmune condition. When I search online on drugs.com they do not show records of adverse reaction between Botox and prednisone however I cannot find information about risk beyond the interaction itself

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You should still be able to continue to have Botox injections for your crows feet area.  Be sure to mention to your injector the new diagnosis and medications so your medical profile can be up to date.

Christian Paquet, MD · Answer

Temporal arteritis is not a contraindication to receiving botox injections and should not preclude you from having it done.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have Botox with temporal arthritis. Botox results will last 3-4 months. I suggest getting a consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you should be able to have Botox. It takes 1-2 weeks for final results with Botox and they will resolve in 3-4 months. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Jill C. Fichtel, MD · Answer

I am not aware of any issues that would arise with Botox injections due to pre-existing temporal arteritis.  You should still get good cosmetic results with an experienced dermatologist.

Am I safe to have a very conservative amount of Botox for crows feet in spite of having Temporal Artiritis?

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Am I safe to have a very conservative amount of Botox for crows feet in spite of having Temporal Artiritis?

Answers (9)

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport & Temporal Arthritis--Results Take 1-2 weeks

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport & Temporal Arthritis--Results Take 1-2 weeks

Answer: Botox should be safe

Answer: Botox should be safe

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