How many Botox shots will I need for my migraines?
ANSWER
You may need 30 to 40 shots in all, and you'll get an equal number on each side of your head. If you have migraine pain in one particular spot, you may need more shots there.
From: Botox Injections for Migraine Treatment WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Stephen D. Silberstein on July 17, 2017
SOURCES:
Food and Drug Administration.
Khalil M. . September 2014. Journal of Headache and Pain
Gundersen Health System: "Headaches and Migraines."
Aurora S. . January 2014. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
Migraine Association of Ireland: "Botox for Migraine."
MayoClinic: "Migraine."
Help For Headaches, Ontario, Canada: "Botox Treatment for Migraine."
SOURCES:
Food and Drug Administration.
Khalil M. . September 2014. Journal of Headache and Pain
Gundersen Health System: "Headaches and Migraines."
Aurora S. . January 2014. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
Migraine Association of Ireland: "Botox for Migraine."
MayoClinic: "Migraine."
Help For Headaches, Ontario, Canada: "Botox Treatment for Migraine."
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