Botox and Pregnancy
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Botox is a prescription drug delivered by injection and has several medical and cosmetic uses:
- To temporarily improve the appearance of frown lines between the eyebrows in adults.
- To treat some cases of urinary incontinence in adults with overactive bladder.
- To prevent migraine headaches in some adults.
- To treat muscle stiffness in elbow, wrist, and finger muscles in adults with upper limb spasticity (ULS).
- To treat certain types of eye muscle or eyelid problems in people 12 years and older.
- To treat the symptoms of severe underarm sweating (severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis).[1]
- To treat some of the symptoms of cervical dystonia (CD) (also called spasmodic torticollis) in adults.[1] [2]
Botox Side Effects range from allergic reactions to muscle weakness, eye and vision problems, feelings of tiredness and headache. Urinary incontinence patients may experience urinary tract infection or difficulty emptying the bladder. Some Botox side effects may not appear for days or weeks after the injection. Botox benefits are temporary, lasting a maximum of four months.[1]
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| Brand name for | Botulinum toxin type A (also called onabotulinumtoxinA)[1] |
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| Used for | Cosmetic wrinkle injection, controlling migraines, treating certain muscle conditions.[1] |
| Pregnancy Risk Factor | C[3] |
| Warnings | Pregnant women should not undergo elective procedures involving botox.[3]Nursing mothers should exercise caution in using Botox.[4] |
| Disclaimer | The information provided by PharmacyDrugGuide.com is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not take any action based on the information on this page without consulting a physician. |
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Botox and Pregnancy Category C
The Food and Drug Administration notes that there are no adequate human studies of Botox use during pregnancy but does not recommend its use because laboratory tests with rodents indicated that at some dosages there were significant maternal effects, including severe toxicity, spontaneous abortion, and fetal malformations.[3] Obstetrics specialists strongly recommend that elective procedures like injections of Botox be postponed until after the birth of the baby.[5]
About Drug Side Effects
Botox and Breastfeeding
The FDA has not determined if Botox is hazardous to breastfed infants. However, limited laboratory studies have determined that only a small portion of the drug passes into breast milk, so it is unlikely that infants would be harmed by it.[6] Still, the manufacturer recommends caution in using Botox with nursing mothers.[4]
Also See: Botox Side Effects, Tylenol and Pregnancy, Marijuana and Pregnancy, Accutane and Pregnancy, Flu Shot and Pregnancy
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/DrugSafety/UCM176360.pdf
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/spasmodic-torticollis/DS00836
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/HowDrugsareDevelopedandApproved/ApprovalApplications/TherapeuticBiologicApplications/ucm088279.pdf
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.allergan.com/assets/pdf/botox_cosmetic_pi.pdf
- ↑ http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Cosmetic/story?id=4111256&page=1
- ↑ http://women.emedtv.com/botox/botox-and-breastfeeding.html
