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Botox, previously known as botulinum toxin type A and now know asonabotulinumtoxin A is a medication that is used in injection form on various parts of the body to treat several different conditions. Although it is mainly known to be used as a cosmetic treatment for wrinkles such as frown lines it is also used as a treatment for crossed eyes and underarm sweating that is severe.

Botox is produced by bacteria and is actually a toxin that causes the nerve signals that send messages to the muscles to decrease. Botox has been FDA approved to treat underarm sweating when other treatments have failed to work. It is also approved so a doctor can use it on patients to temporarily improve the appearance of wrinkles that are between the eyebrows and to relieve pain from muscle spasms of the neck and head and also to treat crossed eyes and twitching of the eyelids. As with all medications, it is possible to experience side effects from Botox treatments. Most individuals who have Botox injections tolerate them well or if they do experience side effects, they are minor and easily treated.

Many clinical studies have been done on Botox with comparisons of individuals who took the medication to those who took placebos to discover what side effects can occur from this drug. The studies concluded that when Botox treatment was used for cosmetic purposes the common side effects were nausea, droopy eyelids, muscle weakness, tooth problems, facial pain, high blood pressure and heartburn or indigestion. Although these side effects were reported, the percentages of individuals who actually experienced these side effects were very low.

When Botox was used to treat medical conditions that were not related to cosmetic purposes the side effects included neck pain, droopy eyelids, upper respiratory infection, headache, difficulty swallowing and vertical misalignment of the eye. Other Botox injection side effects that were reported include back pain, cough, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, stuffy or runny nose, soreness at injection site, dry mouth, weakness, anxiety, bleeding at the injection site, sore throat, infection and drowsiness.

There are some serious Botox side effects that can occur, although they are rare. These include blurred vision, weakness in the muscles of the body, double vision, droopy eyelids and voice difficulties. If these side effects occur they could be signs of botulism, which can occur if the toxin effects spread from the injection site. Some people may develop an allergic reaction to Botox, which can include the symptoms of hives, wheezing, rash or swelling of the throat or mouth. More information can be found online at epione.com