Botox (Cont.)

Botox: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Botox if you have:
 
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Botox Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Botox?

People who receive too much Botox may experience the following symptoms:
 
  • Muscle paralysis
  • General weakness.
     
If you happen to overdose on Botox, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Botox Overdose for more information.)
 

How Should Botox Be Stored?

Botox should be stored in the refrigerator at your healthcare provider's office. It comes as a dry powder that must be mixed with saline. After it is mixed, it should be used within four hours.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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