If you have chronic migraine headaches and cannot take other medications, you may be wondering: can you use Aimovig and Botox together? This article will explain the use of these medications and how to prevent any negative side effects. Botox has also been recommended by the American Academy of Neurology. In fact, the two drugs are recommended to treat migraine headaches together. However, they can cause serious side effects.
Side effects associated with Aimovig
Although botox and Aimovig have not been directly compared in clinical trials, both medications have shown promise in treating chronic migraine headaches. After three months, 40% patients with chronic migraine had fewer headache days. Botox cut headache days by on average 9.2 days per year over 24 weeks compared to non-users. While both are brand names, they can't be generic.
Aimovig side effects are generally minor. However, botosx may cause serious side effects. If you experience serious side effects, however, they are very rare, you should contact your doctor immediately. For example, if you have high blood pressure, you may experience an increase in pressure while taking Aimovig. This may be a sign that your doctor has recommended a different medication or alternative treatment.
Botox Side Effects
If you're considering using aimovig, it is worth asking what to expect from the injections. Botox is an injection given in the doctor's chair once every 12 weeks. The procedure involves 31 tiny injections. Although Botox and Aimovig work in different ways they have similar side effects. A botox injection can help with migraines.
Botox injections have few side effects. However, there is the possibility of muscle weakness, eyelid ptosis and neck pain. Although these side effects generally disappear after a few months, they can still affect patient compliance. Botox treatments require regular injections, which are required every 12 weeks. The injections can be painful and require a cold compress for a few days.
Side effects of CGRP mAbs
While there were some side effects reported from CGRP inhibitors in clinical trials, they weren't widespread. Many patients were also affected by other inflammatory comorbidities. Some even experienced an unexpected aggravation of an already existing disease. Some patients were considered 'at risk', but this remains uncertain. It is important to be cautious due to a lack information regarding the drug interactions between CGRP inhibits and other inflammatory comorbidities. To ensure the safety of CGRP inhibitors, physicians must be aware of these risk groups. Patients registries are necessary to identify those at-risk.
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Combination therapy has side effects
Botox, and Aimovig, are prescription drugs to treat migraine headaches. Aimovig is an intramuscular injectable that is given once every 12 week. Both medications have similar side effects. Combining them can lead to serious side effects. If you're interested in trying one of these drugs, you should consult with your doctor to find out if this combination is right for you. In the meantime, learn about the risks associated with each treatment.
Botox has been approved by the FDA to treat chronic migraines in adults. It requires at least 31 injections, and it is repeated every three to four months. Although the treatment has few side effects, it can cause temporary muscle weakness and reduce patient compliance. It can also affect the release of neurotransmitters such as CGRP. Combining botox with it can lead to muscle weakness.