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A member asked:
What ia the alternative to botox that comes in pills? does humana-medicare covers for botox or its alternative? i have head sweat sincs l was a teen
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Botox: Botox does inhibit sweating by blocking the acetylcholine receptors. It's effect will last for a few months before it needs to be repeated. There are no pills that are as safe and specific that I am aware of. Other treatments include iontophoresis or antiperspirants such as drysol. Botox treatment is not covered for the treatment of sweating by most insurance programs.
Answered 11/20/2020
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None: There is no oral alternative to botox. There is a procedure known as precision tx for axillary hyperhidrosis (sweating underarms). The benefit of this is a longer lasting result.
Answered 9/12/2013
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