Can Doxycycline Be Taken After A Course Of Botox Injections?

Posted on Mon, 22 May 2017

Question: I had botox injections 3 days ago but I am leaving in two weeks on a trip where I have to take Doxycycline to prevent malaria. I am super concered that there will be an interaction. Is it safe to take this after botox?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Should not be taken together

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, There is an interaction between Botox and doxycycline .. It can increase the physical impact and side effects of Botox and can lead to frozen muscles.. you should not take doxycycline after Botox .. I hope I answered your question.

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Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (31 minutes later)

Is there anything else I can take for malaria?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, here is a list of drugs that you can take as prophylaxis from malaria :
1) Malarone ( atovaquone/ proguanil) it is a bit expensive but should only started 1-2 days before traveling and is taken daily
2) chloroquine also should be started 1-2 days before traveling and is taken weekly so suitable for long trips
3) mefloquine it should be started 2 weeks before traveling and is taken weekly
I hope you find this helpful

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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, no none of these drugs has reported interactions with Botox so it should be safe to take them. I hope I answered your question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (0 minute later)

Will any of these medications react with botox? Thank you!