If you have had an adverse reaction to Botox injections, or have received injections that were not as effective as you feel they should have been, your medications may be the problem.
From the Botox Cosmetic website: Be sure that your doctor knows the names of all the medicines you are using, including:
- antibiotics used to treat infections, such as gentamicin, tobramycin, clindamycin, and lincomycin
- medicines used to treat heart rhythm problems, such as quinidine
- medicines used to treat different conditions, such as myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer’s disease
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, certain medications (like the antibiotics mentioned above) can exaggerate the effects of Botox, whereas others like the high blood pressure and heart disease drug Captopril, can block or lessen the effects.
Personally, I have had Botox injections several times, and one of the administering doctors did not ask if I was taking any of these drugs. The point is that you shouldn't count on your doctor to ask. You need to take responsibility for your own health and let your doctor know. And don't forget about over-the-counter medicines or herbal supplements. Be sure you fill your doctor in on everything you are taking before you get Botox injections.
On the other hand, if you are not on any medications or supplements, and your Botox still didn't take, it is possible that poor injection technique or a not-so-fresh batch of Botox is to blame. It is even possible that you are one of the few people who has developed a resistance to Botox.
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