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Botox User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Botox has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 439 reviews on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 42% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Botox

  • Tarsha...
  • January 13, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I've been experiencing migraines since about 12 years old. I've tried every medication and been in and out of hospitals. I'm 46 now and tried Botox. I received my two series and my first was okay, but one month before, I had a migraine for two weeks. Now, just this past week, I was in the emergency room because I was crawling on the floor, my head was hurting so bad, and I was vomiting all night. I was still having around 7-8 headaches in the month. I will not be going for the third shot. I was still on the preventive, taking two different pills for onset. This seems like too much medication. I'm so frustrated with this. I'm just going to settle; this is my way of life :("

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  • Anonymous
  • December 23, 2011

For Migraine Prevention "I had a constant 24/7 headache for two years straight before trying Botox. I tried every other conceivable medication to no avail, but Botox cut my pain to a third of its previous level. I still get injections every four months or so, but it's been three years and I still have the much lower pain level, can work, and am thankful every day for Botox."

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  • Kehlev
  • September 19, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "I had Botox 7 months ago, and I'm just now able to pee just a little, so I still need to self-cath. Botox was the worst thing I could have done because it did nothing for my pain or my frequency. I had no problem peeing before Botox!"

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  • ktomp
  • April 25, 2015

For Migraine Prevention "Botox was the best thing I ever did for my headaches. I got my Botox 2 weeks ago. I had chronic migraines. I had a migraine when I went, and one a day after. The doctor told me it may take 7 days to have the full effect. Since the second migraine only 1 day after Botox, I haven't even had 1 migraine. It's a miracle. I'm a new woman. They don't inject it in cosmetic areas, so you don't have to worry about a weird looking face. I'm only 27. I don't need Botox, so I was worried about using it for treatment. There are risks of a droopy eye. I did not have a bad experience; I had the most extreme experience of no migraines. I have to share. Do this for a miracle."

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  • Anon...
  • September 29, 2011

For Migraine Prevention "Have had intractable migraines for 38 years. Just had 31 injections for migraines a month ago. Within 3 days, I began having muscle spasms in my neck and shoulders 24/7. Went back to the neurologist, and he gave me Lidoderm Patches (12 hours on, 12 hours off). They help somewhat, but the adhesive breaks out my skin. I choose to wear them during the day so I can function at work. My head feels so heavy that my neck muscles don't feel like they can support it, so I have to lie down in my car at work every few hours to relieve pressure. I am supposed to have a second round of injections in 2 months, but I have decided the side effects are worse than my 3-4 migraines a week. At least I had a few days without any pain before."

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  • Creat...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 13, 2016

For Cervical Dystonia "Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience. I was diagnosed with cervical dystonia. I have been taking the shots for three years. I receive these shots every three months. The pain from these shots is very intense. I believe I receive seven injections per visit. I have tried to ice the area, but it does not help. I have had PT, as well as acupuncture, neither worked. I find the shots help for about three months. I like the results, but don't like the pain. The doctor says it is due to the tension of the muscles. Anyone else having this problem? Thanks for listening."

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  • Yvonn...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 30, 2021

For Urinary Incontinence "I’ve had MS for 27 years. Tried everything, nothing helped. My doctor said I needed to seriously consider Botox. I read all reviews on this site and was convinced it was a no. Doc convinced me otherwise. BIG MISTAKE. 3 UTI’s in 1 month Getting up 3x/ night, every 2-3 hours Procedure was painful I’m now at wits end as nothing helps my neurogenic bladder"

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  • Dredd...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 14, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I received my first round of Botox in October. I must admit there was some improvement in the frequency and severity of my migraines. What I didn't understand is the many, many drug interactions associated with Botox. Please do your research before trying Botox. I went for my second round in January. I was hesitant because I really wasn't feeling well. But my NP advised a second round. That's when things went way wrong. After about a week, I wasn't able to take any migraine medication because it gave me extreme anxiety. Eventually, I had anxiety full-time. I admitted myself to a hospital after three visits to the ER. None of the doctors acknowledged Botox side effects. I was really in the dark. Since then, I have done a lot of research. Don't do it!"

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  • Domina
  • January 7, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I have had migraines since a young girl, not realizing what they were. In 2009, the migraines started getting so bad they started affecting my day-to-day life. Many trips to the doctors and neurologists, changing prescriptions often due to lack of effectiveness. I was worried I would never find a medication that would help me. None of the oral medications were helping me. I started getting Botox injections almost a year ago. Skeptical but ready to try. Somewhat apprehensive about so many needles, I have to try to see if this might just be the saving grace from migraines. I am happy to report the Botox is a miracle drug for me. The injections are uncomfortable, but going from over 15 headaches a month to 3 or less per month. I am very happy! Thanks!"

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  • PippaJ
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • September 6, 2019

For Cervical Dystonia "Botox has changed my life. From having my head twisted to the right and pulled down to my shoulder, I am now completely straight, and you wouldn't know I have dystonia. I actually had injections for years with little relief until I was referred to a new neuro, where the effects were miraculous. When I see people say it doesn't work for me, I often wonder if it's a case of whether the person doing the injections is not getting a good result, going by my own experience. Of course, I had the luxury of continuing, being from the UK, and it costing nothing. It could have been a very different story without the NHS."

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  • Smoore
  • August 20, 2009

For Cervical Dystonia "I was diagnosed with Cervical Dystonia after months of pain and a few years of wondering what was happening to me. It came to the point where I was depressed and exhausted all the time and felt things would never ever get better for me. After different medicines, physical therapy, and acupuncture, I finally was sent to a neurologist who confirmed my Dystonia and started Botox injections. The first treatment had no effect as they had to start with a small dose so one vial. I had to wait 2.5 months before I could receive another treatment and at that point was given 3 vials. I finally found relief and got my life back. My Dystonia will probably forever affect me, but with the Botox, I can barely notice it. It is truly a medical miracle that this works."

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  • Alio
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 12, 2015

For Urinary Frequency "I have had Botox for the last 5 years for this condition, and I have to say I have never looked back! Each time I have a longer gap between procedures, 3 so far, and it seems to improve every time. I had Vesicare before this, and I had a really bad reaction to it, so Botox was my offered option. I would never hesitate to recommend Botox!"

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  • Kich...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 23, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "I had Botox for overactive bladder six weeks ago, and it's been nothing more than a nightmare for me. My main issues were frequency and bladder spasms, and the Botox has only worsened these issues. I initially experienced a great deal of bleeding with large clots for 12 hours, which I was unaware could occur - only slight spotting had been mentioned. Within a week, I could no longer urinate, and a Foley catheter was inserted. Six weeks on, my bladder remains seized, and despite a number of attempts to remove the catheter, my bladder hasn't improved. I have had two UTIs and been admitted to the emergency department for severe bladder trauma, urine retention, and UTI. I have suffered extreme anxiety as a result of all of this. It's not for everyone!"

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  • rqmonty
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 25, 2015

For Urinary Frequency "I agreed to a Botox injection to treat frequent urination when all other treatments failed. Since the Botox injection, I have the urge to urinate almost all the time. When I can pass small amounts of urine, the pressure is often still present, and urgency sometimes returns in as little as 20 minutes. Sometimes I cannot pass any urine. Even when I can pass urine, about 150 to 200 cc remains in the bladder, and I have to use catheters. I have to stay close to a restroom all the time. I was told the Botox would wear off after a year, but here I am about a year after the Botox injection, and I'm still using catheters to empty my bladder as often as needed. There has not been any noticeable change. I'm beginning to think that my bladder functions will never return to at least as good as before the Botox injections. What a huge mistake. What a gullible victim I've been."

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  • Anonymous
  • June 18, 2011

For Migraine Prevention "I've had migraines for 26 years. I've tried every migraine medication with no success. They either didn't work, or the side effects were intolerable. This migraine has lasted 1 year. I received Botox injections and woke up the next morning with no pain. Finally, relief with relatively few side effects. I would recommend this to anyone who has minimal relief from typical migraine medications."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 21, 2015

For Migraine Prevention "When I did the first treatment, I didn't feel much. The doctor said he was going to use just half the dose to see if that would work for me. It didn't help much. Then, when I came back in 3 months, he gave me the whole dose, and I would say it took like 2 weeks until I could finally feel the results. It was awesome! I never used my medication again and was extremely happy with the results. Today, I am going for my 3rd session. If you are desperate, maybe this could be a solution for you! Give it a try! If you are scared, you actually haven't felt the pain from a real migraine to be willing to do anything to not experience it again."

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  • Sabri...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 11, 2020

For Urinary Frequency "I had the procedure today at the hospital, and the doctor that was doing my procedure said it would be just a little pinch. Well, she lied, it hurt and burned like I don't know what. Never felt anything like it. I told her many times to stop, she continued to torture me. Whoever said this procedure isn't painful is extremely lucky or under anesthesia. This procedure is very painful. I will not complete any follow-up treatments."

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  • Michi...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 26, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I had Botox injections for migraines almost a month ago and am still wearing a neck brace. For the first seven days, I had excruciating head pain, migraines, and neck pain. I felt like my neck was on fire. I called my doctor's office, Michigan Head Pain & Neurological Institute (MHNI), and was told that it is a common side effect and should fade after 5-10 days. The pain was unbearable. My physical therapist is the one who told me my neck muscles are not contracting, which is causing all the other smaller muscles to be strained from trying to support my head. It's absolutely terrible. After almost a month and still no relief. Never again! Still wearing a neck brace daily. MHNI says it's a rare but possible side effect. Have to wait for it to wear off."

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  • Its-n...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 2, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I had the 31 recommended injections. In the first 24 hours, I developed extreme injection site pain. It felt like electrified acid had been injected into my head and neck. All the injection sites became extremely itchy, and my eyeballs were itchy. 48 hours later, my neck and shoulders locked into knots. At 72 hours (after the weekend), I returned to my doctor. The doctor said that it was all in my head, even though I couldn't turn my head to look over my shoulder. He prescribed Benadryl and Aleve. Benadryl helped the itchiness, but Aleve did nothing for the neck and shoulder pain. I've tried Motrin, heat, massage, and muscle relaxers... nothing has worked. At 10 days out, I can't hold my head up. The doctor is sending me to the ER."

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  • CAN...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 5, 2015

For Urinary Frequency "I was a basket case. Had the sling (we all know how THAT went - grew into my uterine wall and had a full hysterectomy with some still left inside), Detroit LA, Vesicare - first 5mg then 10mg then doubled up on the 10mg (THAT got my GP's attention. Referring me to urogynaecologists where I FINALLY had a concrete diagnosis of a spastic bladder (was always told I had a prolapsed bladder!). Botox or permanent catheter were my only two options. Botox it was! Besides an excruciating experience with the injections (the doctor RINSED out the lidocaine halfway through the process because she saw 'debris' in my bladder and didn't reapply), it's been 6 days since my injections and I literally feel THE BEST I've felt in years!"

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  • Indym...
  • January 23, 2017

For Migraine Prevention "Migraine sufferer for 12 years; used Botox for 1.5 years (32 shots in my forehead, scalp, neck, and shoulders) until the last injection in July 2016 caused Bell's Palsy, blurry vision, and loss of hearing all on the right side. It's been 7 months and the droopy face is better, but vision and hearing have not returned. The neurologist said it should return by 6 months or most likely be permanent. I had to pay $1200 a quarter to lose my sight and hearing! Never use Botox...not worth it."

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  • Deb
  • December 25, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I had the 32 Botox injections five days ago for migrianes. It’s probably too soon to tell if they will help. However, I want to mention that the injections were unbelievable painful. I’ve had cosmetic Botox injections in my face. Yes, they sting a bit. However, the migraine Botox injections were horrible. The doctor said many patients don’t make it through the whole 32 injections. I have never experienced that type of pain from a shot. Is this normal?"

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  • Sophhee
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 27, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "I think it depends on if you really suffer with this condition or you just wee a lot as to whether you will appreciate it. I'm 30 years old, and for the last 5 years, I've had to wear adult nappies to bed (which more often than not leak), this is humiliating. I already suffer with borderline personality disorder, depression, fibromyalgia, IBS, stomach ulcer, and now this! It was making my life hell. I had my first injection last year, which did decrease the frequency I had to wee and stopped the leaking a bit, unfortunately, it didn't stop having to wear adult nappies at night, BUT this changed my life!! I will be having my second injection on the 9th of May, a higher dose this time. If you don't appreciate what this does, you didn't suffer beforehand."

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  • Kim...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 9, 2014

For Migraine Prevention "After suffering from 15+ migraines that sometimes lasted 3 days, for over a year, my doctor decided I would be a good candidate for Botox. After my first treatment, I had about 10 migraines in total. Botox also helped against normal triggers that would cause my migraines. On days I wouldn't have a full-blown migraine prior to Botox, I had mild headaches consistently. This all died down after my first treatment. The needle itself does not hurt, but the actual injection of Botox does a little. If you have anxiety from needles, I would make sure you have an allotted time after the treatment to lay down. It definitely is worth the shots for a better quality of life."

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  • Anonymous
  • April 9, 2017

For Urinary Frequency "Ok, an update on my Botox treatment. Close to 3 weeks since I had this done, it kicked in faster than expected, and what a relief to not wear pads for the first time in years. The urge to go has basically gone, and now I can sleep all night, a huge, huge plus. Now, what many call the downside to the Botox is the self-cathing. For me, I don't see this as a real downside. It takes just seconds to cath, and it's no big deal to me. It is such a small price to pay for the huge benefits, but that's just my opinion. Cath 5 or 6 times a day, or tinkle every 30 minutes and constant leaking, I'll take cathing hands down."

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