FDA Warns Botox Users and Physicians of Possible Risks

The Food and Drug Administration has warned cosmetic surgeons, neurologists, other health care professionals, and consumers about the dangers of Botox. In February 2008, the agency issued a public health advisory after receiving reports of widespread adverse reactions to the drug, including respiratory failure and deaths.

Most of the injuries that involved hospitalization and death were to children suffering from cerebral palsy and associated limb spasticity (arm and leg muscle spasms). While Botox is not FDA-approved for treating the symptoms of cerebral palsy, many physicians use the drug to control the muscle contractions that are common in people battling the disease. Such “off-label” uses of Botox are common and represent a large percentage of injuries and deaths associated with Botox.

Botox Can Spread to Lungs and Other Internal Organs

The primary danger of Botox is that once it is injected into the skin, the substance can spread from the injection point to other parts of the body. Botox is most commonly injected into a patient’s neck or face, so it can quickly spread to a person’s lungs, throat, or vocal cords and can paralyze or weaken the muscles used to breath, swallow, or speak.

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