Botox Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
poor eyelid closure muscle weakness a change in voice difficulty swallowing If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the eyelid eye irritation bruising under the skin throat irritation a common cold a stuffy and runny nose bronchitis dry mouth urinary tract infection neck pain backache low energy headache cough nausea difficult or painful urination an inability to completely empty the bladder reactions at the site of the injection INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection double vision fever If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
itching a skin rash RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
botulism an ulcer of the cornea of the eye inflammation of the cornea of the eye entropion, a condition where the eyelid folds inward hearing loss a heart attack abnormal heart rhythm pneumonia pneumonia due to accidental inhalation of vomit decreased lung function acute respiratory distress syndrome, a type of lung disorder erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane seizures a type of speech disorder called dysarthria trouble breathing involuntary leakage of urine a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug a serum sickness reaction hematoma, a collection of blood outside of the blood vessels a disorder of the brachial plexus, a bundle of nerves in the shoulder muscle wasting If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy visual sensitivity to light dry eye strabismus, an abnormal alignment of the eyes ringing in the ears inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses bloody urine a psoriasis-like skin eruption hair loss hives joint pain an abnormal increase in muscle tone muscle pain fainting sensation of spinning or whirling dizziness flu-like symptoms excessive sweating muscle twitching numbness visible water retention decreased appetite vomiting diarrhea a feeling of pins and needles on skin intense abdominal pain a stinging sensation on the skin paralysis of nerves for the face pain in the muscles or bones a sensation of feeling heavy anxious feelings bleeding in the retrobulbar space loss of eyelashes Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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