I am supposed to receive Botox injections in 3 days, but the past week I've been taking Tylenol and Theraflu due to a flu. Can I still get Botox injections since acetaminophen is not an anti-inflammatory medication?
April 6, 2011
Answer: Bruising and Botox injections
Yes you can take tylenol. One of the most common side effects of botox is a small bruise. Tylenol is safe. Stay away from Aspirin, Alleve, BC powder, fish oils, vitamin E. They can all cause more bruising.
Leo Lapuerta MD
Tiple Board Certified Plastic SUrgery
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April 6, 2011
Answer: Bruising and Botox injections
Yes you can take tylenol. One of the most common side effects of botox is a small bruise. Tylenol is safe. Stay away from Aspirin, Alleve, BC powder, fish oils, vitamin E. They can all cause more bruising.
Leo Lapuerta MD
Tiple Board Certified Plastic SUrgery
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April 6, 2011
Answer: Tylenol is about the ONLY thing you CAN take.
For a headache, aspirin and ibuprofen both have anti-plateltet acton and make it more likely you will suffer a bruise after Botox. Tylenol, not so. Just take a normal, proper dose because Tylenol has a plateau effect. More drug does not give more relief.
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April 6, 2011
Answer: Tylenol is about the ONLY thing you CAN take.
For a headache, aspirin and ibuprofen both have anti-plateltet acton and make it more likely you will suffer a bruise after Botox. Tylenol, not so. Just take a normal, proper dose because Tylenol has a plateau effect. More drug does not give more relief.
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