Botex

Were you looking for information on Botox? Botex is a common misspelling of Botox.
 
Botox® is an injectable medicine used to treat a variety of conditions, from wrinkles and frown lines to severe underarm sweating to crossed eyes. The drug is actually a toxin produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria, and it works by decreasing the nerve signals that are sent to muscles, relaxing them. Botox is only available by prescription. Possible side effects include droopy eyelids, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain.
 
(Click Botox to learn more, including how and when to take Botox, things to discuss with your healthcare provider prior to treatment, and more.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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