Botox® for Migraines
BOTOX® Migraines
BOTOX® injections can be used to therapeutically treat Migraines indicated for patients who suffer chronic migraines with 15 or more days of headache days per month, lasting 4 or more hours. Patients receiving Botox for Migraine treatments have a significant reduction in headache days and experience an improved quality of life.
This medicine is injected directly into the muscles of the forehead, neck, and shoulders to block signals from the nerves that cause migraine headaches. Patients typically start to see results within a few days of the first injection and results can last up to three months. The effects of BOTOX® for migraines can vary from person to person, and it is important to follow your provider’s instructions for your specific treatment plan.
BOTOX® injections are often used to prevent headaches in adults who have chronic migraines with 15 or more days of headaches per month, with each headache lasting 4 hours or longer. This medicine is injected directly into the muscles of the forehead, neck, and shoulders to block signals from the nerves that cause migraine headaches.
Patients typically start to see results within a few days of the first injection and results can last up to three months. The effects of BOTOX® for migraines can vary from person to person, and it is important to follow your provider’s instructions for your specific treatment plan.
Benefits of BOTOX® for Migraines include:
- Migraine relief
- Prevents future headaches
- Reduces the frequency of headaches
- Injections are quick and easy
- No major side effects
- Effective in preventing migraines
- Long-lasting results
- Non-invasive
- Virtually painless
- Can be used in combination with other medications
BOTOX® Migraines FAQs
A good candidate for BOTOX® for migraines is someone, over 18, who has 15 or more headache days per month lasting 4 or more hours and has not had success with other medications.
The effects of BOTOX® injections for migraines may be seen as early as one to two weeks after the injection. Results will vary, depending on the patient.
The effects of BOTOX® for migraines typically last from three to four months.
No, there is usually no downtime after BOTOX® for migraines treatment. Most patients report that they can return to their normal daily activities immediately following the procedure. However, you may have some minor side effects such as slight redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site. These side effects typically resolve within just a few days.
