In a medical context, side effects are harmful or undesired outcomes, resulting from a medication or treatment, in addition to the desired therapeutic effect. Any medication on the market has side effects, but not all who are under that particular medication will experience them. As with all other medications, Botox, commonly used to reduce wrinkles and facial lines, carries side effects.

What are the Botox side effects? Extensive clinical studies and trials have been conducted on Botox. In these, the condition of the members of a group of individuals taking Botox was compared with the condition of the members of a control (not taking Botox) group. The study results were then analyzed and it was established that Botox produced the side effects discussed below.

It has been found that Botox treatments have a 3 percent probability of causing droopy eyelids and nausea, a 2 percent probability for muscle weakness and facial pain, and 1 percent for hypertension, tooth problems, indigestion and heartburn. These were established in clinical studies on the use Botox for cosmetic purposes such as in diminishing the occurrence of facial lines and wrinkles.
Studies also show that in about 11 to 21 percent of patients being treated with Botox for certain medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), cervical dystonia, blepharospasm (eyelid spasms), and strabismus (crossed eyes), the commonly observed Botox side effects include misalignment or vertical deviations of the eyes, difficulty in swallowing, upper respiratory infections, neck pain, droopy eyelids, and headache.

Drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, bleeding at the injection site, infection, soreness at the injection site, sore throat, dry mouth, cough, runny or stuffy nose, anxiety, back pain, and flu-like symptoms such as chills and fever are other common Botox side effects. About 2 to 10 percent of people undergoing Botox treatments experience these side effects, regardless of the purpose of the Botox therapy.

There are Botox side effects that are potentially serious. These side effects should be immediately reported to a medical practitioner. What are these side effects? They include allergic reactions (such as unexplained rashes, itching, hives, unexplained swelling, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, and wheezing), chest pain, double vision, speech problems, and dry eyes (if being treated for muscle spasms near the eyes).

If something just does not feel or look right while you are undergoing Botox therapy, you should consult your doctor immediately. What you are manifesting may or may not be Botox side effects as the exact cause of some conditions can be difficult to pinpoint. Whatever it is, your doctor will certainly be able to diagnose and treat the condition.

There will always be disadvantages that go along with the benefits that Botox treatments offer. The important thing is to be able to tell if you are manifesting Botox side effects and know what to do in such cases.

Jane Villardo has been offering advice about Botox injections for many years and maintains a website all about Botox. Botoxinjection-facts.com also offers information on Restylane, plus offers anti wrinkle cream reviews

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