In the Cervical Dystonia clinical study, patients treated with BOTOX® saw a reduction in abnormal head position.
Results from a key clinical study showed that after receiving BOTOX® treatment (as compared with placebo), people with Cervical Dystonia had:
- Improved head position
- Overall improvements (based on a physician assessment scale)
- Reduced intensity and frequency of neck pain
How BOTOX® Works
BOTOX® works by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that cause muscle contractions.
Cervical Dystonia is a brain disorder characterized by involuntary spasms of neck muscles that cause abnormal head and neck postures and movements.
BOTOX® is injected into the affected muscles and blocks the signals that tell the muscles to contract.
As a result, muscle contractions may be reduced.
Possible Side Effects
The needles used for BOTOX® injections are fine, but you may experience some pain, swelling, and other reactions at the injection sites.
The most common side effects of BOTOX® include difficulty swallowing, upper respiratory infection, neck pain, and headache. Other side effects include increased cough, flu syndrome, back pain, inflammation of the nasal passages, dizziness, increased muscle tone or stiffness, soreness at injection site, general weakness/fatigue or lack of energy, oral dryness, speech disorder, fever, nausea, and drowsiness. Stiffness, numbness, double vision, drooping or falling of upper eyelid, and trouble breathing have also been reported.
These do not cover all the possible serious side effects of BOTOX®. Please see the full Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, and the Important Safety Information, and talk to your doctor to learn more.
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Results Found
Please note: Although we update our directory regularly, this list may not have current provider information. This list is compiled by AbbVie and includes physicians known to have experience with BOTOX® in the past 5 years. The results shown may not be inclusive of all physicians who may have experience with BOTOX® or therapies like BOTOX® in your area. Please see the Terms & Conditions for additional details.