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I have palpitations , shortness of breath and a cough after botox in neck yesterday. how dangerous is botox? three times this has happened . end botox

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Dr. Sameer Azhak answered

Stop the botox: Sounds like you are having classic side effects to botox. The shortness of breath however can signify a dangerous complication whereby the botox can enter the blood stream and travel to other places like the heart, lungs and brain.

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Answered 2/2/2018

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A member asked:

I have palpitations , shortness of breath and a cough after botox in neck yesterday. how dangerous is botox? three times this has happened . end botox

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sameer Azhak answered

Dr Seibert and 4 doctors agreed

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