Botulinum toxin A, the main ingredient in Botox, is best known as an anti-wrinkle treatment, but it has several other uses as well, including treating excessive sweating and headaches. However, a review of 27 studies involving 5,000 headache patients finds that these injections are only moderately helpful for people with chronic migraines, appearing to reduce headache frequency by an average of two a month, and provide little to no relief for those with less frequent headaches. In addition, those injected with the drug report more side effects, such as muscle weakness and stiff necks. DiscussBotox Offers Only Modest Migraine Relief
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Botulinum toxin A, the main ingredient in Botox, is best known as an anti-wrinkle treatment, but it has several other uses as well, including treating excessive sweating and headaches. However, a review of 27 studies involving 5,000 headache patients finds that these injections are only moderately helpful for people with chronic migraines, appearing to reduce headache frequency by an average of two a month, and provide little to no relief for those with less frequent headaches. In addition, those injected with the drug report more side effects, such as muscle weakness and stiff necks. Discuss