What is Botulinum Toxin Type A?
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Botulinum Toxin Type A is a neuromuscular blocker agent. It is used to treat various types of dystonia (neurological movement disorders); for blepharospasm and strabismus; for primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive perspiration); and it is also used for cosmetic purposes.
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How do members experience Botulinum Toxin Type A?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Migraine headaches | 227 | 106 | |
Dystonia | 154 | 58 | |
Stiffness/spasticity | 109 | 84 | |
Torticollis | 53 | 14 | |
Cerebral palsy | 44 | 2 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Injection site pain | 9 | |
Pain | 8 | |
Drooping eyelid (ptosis) | 7 | |
Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) | 6 | |
Muscle weakness | 5 | |
Neck pain | 5 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 18 | |
Moderate | 43 | |
Mild | 102 | |
None | 207 |
Member evaluations
margie99
evaluated on Apr 11, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for disordered muscle tension (dystonia): Major
- Side effects: Mild
firefly84
evaluated on Sep 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine headaches: Moderate
- Side effects: None
kschu
evaluated on Oct 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for muscle spasms: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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