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Pep (Travada and Raltegravir) and Botox?

londonprodancerJun 3, 2016
I am currently taking Pep (Truvada and Raltegravir) and wanted to have a second Botox treatment. I know there are interactions between those two and I wonder if it would be safe to have Botox treatment one week after I finish the Pep medication or would you advise to leave a longer period before the Boots? Thanks

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