You’ve probably heard a lot about Botox, but do you know what it is, how it works and its many uses? While it’s known for its cosmetic usage, less common uses for health conditions are gaining ...
If you have a chronic health condition, a cosmetic Botox injection may carry far higher risks than expected. Here's what you need to know about Botox side effects.
DEAR DR. ROACH: In two weeks, I am supposed to get Botox injections in my bladder for an overactive bladder (OAB) and my frequent need to urinate at nighttime. Are these injections safe? Are there any ...
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is typically safe to receive long-term for most conditions. However, depending on the condition you’re receiving it to treat, Botox may cause some long-term side effects. A ...
Dear D.J.: The initial treatment for OAB symptoms usually consists of lifestyle changes (i.e., quitting smoking, avoiding medications that worsen symptoms and excess fluid intake at night), pelvic ...
Botox can interact with certain antibiotics, including tobramycin (Bethkis, Tobi, others), amikacin, gentamicin, colistimethate, and streptomycin. Taking these medications together can lead to a loss ...
It’s safe to assume that most people don’t associate Botox with overactive bladders, but doctors who use it to treat just a sliver of the 33 million people in the U.S. struggling with uncontrollable ...