Botulinum Toxin Type A

What is Botulinum Toxin Type A?

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

Side effects as an overall problem
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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