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What Are The Side Effects Of Botox?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Mar 2017
Question: Hello, Is it possible to have side effects lasting greater than 2 weeks post botox injections? I received botox two weeks ago and have had ongoing joint pain in the small joints of my hands, nausea, headache, fatigue and a cough. The flu like symptoms some and go but the joint point has remained fairly constant.
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, sometimes these side effects can last up to 8 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HealthcareMagic,

Yes, sometimes these side effects can last up to 8 weeks.
If it is troublesome, discuss with your doctor whether you need a short course of corticosteroids(prescription drug).

This will resolve the side effects.

Regards.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Botox?

Brief Answer: Yes, sometimes these side effects can last up to 8 weeks. Detailed Answer: Hi welcome to HealthcareMagic, Yes, sometimes these side effects can last up to 8 weeks. If it is troublesome, discuss with your doctor whether you need a short course of corticosteroids(prescription drug). This will resolve the side effects. Regards.