sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease],
myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton
syndrome). See “What is the most important
information I should know about BOTOX and
BOTOX Cosmetic?”
• have allergies to any botulinum toxin product
• had any side effect from any botulinum
toxin product in the past
• have or have had a breathing problem, such
as asthma or emphysema
• have or have had swallowing problems
• have or have had bleeding problems
• have plans to have surgery
• had surgery on your face
• have weakness of your forehead muscles,
such as trouble raising your eyebrows
• have drooping eyelids
• have any other change in the way your face
normally looks
• have symptoms of a urinary tract infection
(UTI) and are being treated for urinary
incontinence. Symptoms of a urinary tract
infection may include pain or burning with
urination, frequent urination, or fever.
• have problems emptying your bladder on
your own and are being treated for urinary
incontinence
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known if BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic
can harm your unborn baby.
• are breast-feeding or plan to breastfeed. It
is not known if BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic
passes into breast milk.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines
you take, including prescription and
nonprescription medicines, vitamins and
herbal products. Using BOTOX or BOTOX
Cosmetic with certain other medicines may
cause serious side effects. Do not start any
new medicines until you have told your
doctor that you have received BOTOX or
BOTOX Cosmetic in the past.
Especially tell your doctor if you:
• have received any other botulinum toxin
product in the last four months
• have received injections of botulinum toxin,
such as Myobloc ® (rimabotulinumtoxinB),
Dysport ® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin ®
(incobotulinumtoxinA) in the past. Be sure
your doctor knows exactly which product
you received.
• have recently received an antibiotic by
injection
• take muscle relaxants
• take an allergy or cold medicine
• take a sleep medicine
• take anti-platelets (aspirin-like products)
and/or anti-coagulants (blood thinners)
Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your
medicine is one that is listed above.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list
of your medicines with you to show your
doctor and pharmacist each time you get a
new medicine.
How should I take BOTOX or BOTOX
Cosmetic?
• BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic is an injection
that your doctor will give you.
• BOTOX is injected into your affected
muscles, skin, or bladder.
• BOTOX Cosmetic is injected into your
affected muscles.
• Your doctor may change your dose of
BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic, until you and
your doctor find the best dose for you.
• Your doctor will tell you how often you
will receive your dose of BOTOX or
BOTOX Cosmetic injections.
What should I avoid while taking BOTOX
or BOTOX Cosmetic?
BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic may
cause loss of strength or general muscle
weakness, or vision problems within hours
to weeks of taking BOTOX or BOTOX
Cosmetic. If this happens, do not drive
a car, operate machinery, or do other
dangerous activities. See “What is the most
important information I should know about
BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic?”
What are the possible side effects of
BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic?
BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic can cause
serious side e