BOTOX COSMETIC Reviews (BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A)Average Rating: 2.9 (29 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare BOTOX COSMETIC with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BOTOX COSMETIC | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | chronic neck, shoulder and tmj pain | i have chronic pain in my neck, shoulders and tmj joints as well as some mild low back pain and muscle tightness all over so it's really hard for me to tell what is normal pains,etc..and what may be a side effect. i don't think i have had any significant side effects. a mild to moderate stinging when it's injected depending on the area. i have about 4 rounds of injections in the past year. at 1st i didn't think it worked much at all until after the 2nd and 3rd round started to wear off and the pain increased so i realized it did work afterall. hasn't been a miracle drug but has helped me. | usually get around 30-40 injections in my neck, left shoulder, upper left arm and both tmj joints. I honestly think my doctor who uses this medicine alot hasn't quite figured out all the right spots yet to inject for the best effect. if you have chronic pain, its worth giving a try! and most insurances cover the cost (minus your co-pays and deductibles). | M | 38 | 1 years ?? 1X O | 11/3/2010 | 5 | Migraines | Occasional slight bruising, tenderness at injection site for a few days | This is a miracle drug! I have tried multiple prophilactics, and they all worked for awhile, then the effect wore off. I no longer have to take other meds for migraines. I only use botox. It takes about 1 week for the botox to work after it has been injected. I get about 30 injections each time, and the shots really don't hurt bad. I receive injections in the forehead, temples, and neck. With all the injections I have had, I was only bruised from two of them, and the bruise was very tiny. I have never experienced droopy or swollen eyes like some people complain about. I think that is probably caused by receiving injections from people that do not know how to properly inject the drug (I get it from my neurologist). The injections sites are tender for 2 to 3 days after the injections. | F | 25 | 1 years 1X AN | 6/28/2010 | 3 | weekly migraines | By day two, had pain at every injection site (about 20) over forehead, and back of neck. By day four whiplash-like pain, with an inability to hold head in any position except upright without severe pain. Eyelids are continuing to droop more each day creating a swollen appearance with slits for eyes. | Some relief from migraine pain at first, but by day 8 feeling flu-like symptoms and great pressure behind eyes. Overall aches with ongoing symptoms of whiplash in the neck area. Have had to take 50 mg of Imitrex on two separate days to relieve migraine brought on by pain in the neck radiating behind eyes. Was told the benefits would reach a peak at 4 weeks. Hoping these side bad effects diminish. | F | 50 | 8 days 200 cc 1X day | 5/29/2010 | 5 | To get rid of frown lines btw. eyes | soreness from injection site | This is about the 4th time I've received BOTOX, it has worked wonders to diminish the frown lines (elevens) between my eyes. It was $240 for 20 units, but it wears off eventually. If it were free I'd go back every three months! Instead I've been going about every 9 months. | F | 39 | 1 days 20 units 1X day | 4/26/2010 | 3 | Breakouts (fluid filled bumps)on forehead and cheeks lasting (last time anyway) up until the botox was almost worn off. | Didn't have this problem until maybe the 5th or 6th time botox was injested. This last go around has been the worst. Still, I'm dreading when the botox wears off because I know I'll be too afraid to have it injected again. | F | 54 | 3 years | 9/6/2009 | 1 | elimination of frown lines | Started evening of Day 6, insomnia, feeling wired, strange twitching sensation all over body. Started disepating week 6 and was gone by Wk10 Didn't feel completely normal until Wk 16 | I understand it's allure..the results looked great, but this is a neurotoxin with very frightening results for many people | F | 50 | 4 months | 8/30/2009 | 4 | Medicinal purposes | Headache, pain in the injection site, flu-like symptoms, usually the first week after the injections. | I've been getting injections of non-cosmetic Botox for 4 yrs and I really don't have anything bad to say about it. When I first started to get the injections they didn't work as well. My doctor told me I had to get several rounds of Botox, before I would feel and/or see any kind of difference. Finally after two years, I felt a difference in my neck. I need the Botox b/c I have Cervical Dystonia, and it is the treatment for this horrible disorder, which can be compared to Parkinson's Disease. Yes, I may need Botox for the rest of my life, but it's better than living with pain and agony in my neck. Good luck to anyone who takes Botox for medicinal purposes, as that's why it was invented in the first place! The only thing I have to worry about is developing an immunity to it, and not being able to get any pain relief. | F | 45 | 4 years | 8/17/2009 | 1 | cosmetic purposes | Severly hooded brow and eyelids to the point I look like like a caveman, frozen forehead,jitters, headache, rash, memory problems, dilated pupils, exacerbated my rosacea and period cramps and bleeding. | Each day another bad side effect appears. And I went to a renowned top doctor in Westport, CT who took part in the Allergan testing and has been doing it for years. I would never subject myself to this poison again. The side effects are awful and I have to wear glasses everywhere I go to disguise my hooded eyes. I'm having nightmares and am stressed out beyond belief. | F | 42 | 6 days | 2/24/2009 | 4 | | 6/3/2008 |