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Is it safe to have botox for interstitial cystitis?
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Botox is not a: Common treatment for ic. You and your urologist or urogyn should make sure you have tried most other more typical ic treatments before resorting to botox.
Answered 1/30/2015
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Cystitis: This is an infection, many times chronic. It is difficult to treat. However, Botox injections on the face will only affect the muscles injected if done correctly.
Answered 6/24/2014
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