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Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (103)
     Dysphagia (20)Botulism (15)Asthenia (14)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (101)
     Dysphagia (20)Botulism (15)Asthenia (14)more >>

Cases resulting in death (5)
     Guillain-Barre Syndrome (3)Muscle Spasms (3)Organ Failure (2)more >>

Cases resulting in life threatening events (13)
     Guillain-Barre Syndrome (3)Dysphagia (3)Botulism (3)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (57)
     Dysphagia (18)Eyelid Ptosis (12)Asthenia (12)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (4)
     Muscular Weakness (2)Myalgia (2)Pain (1)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (54)
     Dysphagia (12)Botulism (10)Asthenia (8)more >>

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Abdominal Pain, Oral Intake Reduced, Weight Decreased, Dysphagia, Pneumonia Aspiration, Incorrect Dose Administered, Muscular Weakness, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox
    Dosage: 1370 units, single
    Indication: Cerebral Palsy
    Start date: 2007-09-18
    End date: 2007-09-18

Botox
    Indication: Muscle Spasticity



Adverse event in male receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Botulism

Suspect drug(s):
Botox
    Indication: Muscle Spasticity

Botox
    Indication: Cerebral Palsy



Adverse event in male receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-24

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Nephrolithiasis, Urinary Tract Infection, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox
    Dosage: unk, single
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-06-26
    End date: 2007-06-26

Botox
    Dosage: unk, single
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-06-26
    End date: 2007-06-26

Botox
    Dosage: unk, single
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-09-18
    End date: 2007-09-18



Adverse event in 24 year old female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: 24 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Botulism

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Stridor, Vocal Cord Disorder

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Other drugs received by patient: Succinylcholine Chloride; Oxygen



Adverse event in receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Botulism

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: female, weighing 11.8 kg (26.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose, Botulism

Suspect drug(s):
Botox
    Dosage: 400 units, single
    Indication: Muscle Spasticity

Botox
    Indication: Cerebral Palsy



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-19

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Endocarditis Bacterial, Bacteraemia, Sepsis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-19

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Facial Paresis, Dysphagia, Vomiting, Aspiration, Dehydration, Urinary Tract Infection, Salivary Hypersecretion, Constipation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox
    Dosage: 25 units, single
    Indication: Drooling
    Start date: 2007-09-12
    End date: 2007-09-12

Botox
    Indication: Mucopolysaccharidosis IV



Adverse event in male receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Denmark on 2007-10-18

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Muscular Weakness

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Other drugs received by patient: Lyrica



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from Finland on 2007-10-18

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysphagia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Australia on 2007-10-18

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vision Blurred, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Hyperhidrosis

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-17

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Sepsis, Endocarditis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Norway on 2007-10-12

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Balance Disorder, Pain, Paralysis, Dizziness

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-12

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Urinary Tract Infection, Mediastinitis, Chest Pain, Pharyngolaryngeal Pain, Pyrexia, Oesophageal Ulcer

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Other drugs received by patient: Pethidin; Midazolam HCL; Glyburide; Insulin



Adverse event in male receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-11

Patient: male, weighing 86.2 kg (189.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Dysphagia, Dyspnoea, Pain in Extremity, Headache, Muscle Spasticity, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Anxiety, Dysarthria, Malaise, Fatigue, Dysphonia, Neck Pain, Dizziness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox
    Dosage: 400 units, single
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-02-06
    End date: 2007-02-06

Botox
    Indication: Dystonia

Other drugs received by patient: Celebrex; Tylenol W / Codeine NO. 3



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-10

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Osteonecrosis

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in male receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-10

Patient: male, weighing 88.0 kg (193.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cellulitis, Pain, Oedema

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox
    Dosage: unk, single
    Indication: Muscular Weakness
    Start date: 2007-02-01
    End date: 2007-02-01

Temozolomide
    Dosage: 145 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2007-01-18



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-08

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pyrexia, Loss of Consciousness

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from Spain on 2007-10-08

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dizziness

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-06

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Diarrhoea, Injection Site Pain, Meningitis Viral, Skin Tightness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in male receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Norway on 2007-10-05

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysphagia, Muscular Weakness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Other drugs received by patient: Enalapril Maleate; Enanton Depot SET; Allopur; Hydrochlorothiazide



Adverse event in 61 year old male receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-05

Patient: 61 year old male, weighing 88.0 kg (193.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Urea Increased, Cellulitis, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycaemia, Lymphopenia, Pain, General Physical Health Deterioration, Hyponatraemia, Insomnia, NO Therapeutic Response, Blood Sodium Increased, Hypoalbuminaemia, Depression, Peripheral Motor Neuropathy, Myopathy Steroid

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Botox
    Dosage: once
    Indication: Muscular Weakness
    Start date: 2007-02-01
    End date: 2007-02-01

Temozolomide
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Glioblastoma Multiforme
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2007-01-18



Adverse event in 42 year old male receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-03

Patient: 42 year old male, weighing 85.3 kg (187.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Hyperacusis, Tinnitus, Impaired Work Ability, Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Headache, Sensation of Pressure, Stress, Discomfort, Meniere's Disease, Anxiety, DRY Mouth, Depression, DRY Eye

Suspect drug(s):
Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)



Adverse event in female receiving Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-07-31

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Atrial Fibrillation

Suspect drug(s):
Botox
    Dosage: 500 units, unk
    Indication: Torticollis
    Start date: 2006-11-07
    End date: 2006-11-07

Botox
    Dosage: 400 units, unk
    Start date: 2006-06-27
    End date: 2006-06-27

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