Death: Although the effect is dose and time dependent but still, you don't want it in your blood stream to stop vital muscles from working or making them weak.
Answered 2/14/2013
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Many and serious: Botulinum toxins should never be injected intravenous. The side effects will be related to where the medication gets to: if it gets to swallowing muscles then swallowing will be a problem, if breathing muscles then breathing will be difficult. In high enough doses it can result in death. If recognized promptly supportive care can be provided until the effect wears off.
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