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Gus before treatmentCervical dystonia (CD) is a condition that causes neck muscles to tighten or spasm without your control. CD is also known as spasmodic torticollis. If you have CD, your head may turn in an unusual way. Or it may be forced into an abnormal posture. The symptoms can even make it hard to do simple daily tasks such as dressing yourself or driving a car. But CD can be treated. Getting treatment for CD may help you return to activities you enjoyed before your symptoms started.

Common signs of CD may include any combination of the following:
  • Muscle spasms or tightness, with or without pain
  • Neck pain
  • Aches and pains around the neck, which become more severe and more constant over time
  • Head turning, pulling, or shifting to one side
  • Shaking or tremor
  • Symptoms that improve after sleep or rest
  • Symptoms that are worse after stress and/or activity (eg, driving, walking, writing, watching television)
  • Problems swallowing

If you have any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor.

These symptoms may get worse with time. However, disease remissions may occur in about 20% of patients, usually during the first few years.1

Treating CD may help you return to activities you enjoyed before your symptoms started

If you have CD, you may find it hard to do simple things. Even dressing, shaving, housework, driving a car, or using a computer can become a challenge.Gus after treatment

There is a good chance that your symptoms can be successfully managed with the proper cervical dystonia treatment. It may help to know that there are healthcare professionals who understand your condition. They have experience helping patients find relief.







Reference
1. Jahanshahi M, Marion MH, Marsden CD. Natural History of Adult-Onset Idiopathic Torticollis. Arch Neurol. 1990;47(5):548-552.

Indications
BOTOX® is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used:
  • to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD) in adults
  • to treat certain types of eye muscle problems (strabismus) or abnormal spasm of the eyelids (blepharospasm) in people 12 years and older
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX® may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems after treatment with BOTOX®:
  • Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing. These problems can happen hours to weeks after an injection of BOTOX®, usually because the muscles that you use to breathe and swallow can become weak after the injection. Death can happen as a complication if you have severe problems with swallowing or breathing after treatment with BOTOX®
  • Swallowing problems may last for several months. People who already have swallowing or breathing problems before receiving BOTOX® have the highest risk of getting these problems
  • Spread of toxin effects. In some cases, the effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas of the body away from the injection site and cause symptoms of a serious condition called botulism. The symptoms of botulism include: loss of strength and muscle weakness all over the body, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice (dysphonia), trouble saying words clearly (dysarthria), loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing
These symptoms can happen hours to weeks after you receive an injection of BOTOX®.

These problems could make it unsafe for you to drive a car or do other dangerous activities. See “What should I avoid while receiving BOTOX®?” in Medication Guide.

There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect away from the injection site when BOTOX® has been used at the recommended dose to treat severe underarm sweating, blepharospasm, or strabismus, or when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines.

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have: a disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease], myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

BOTOX® can cause serious side effects. Other side effects of BOTOX® include: dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, neck pain, and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to BOTOX® may include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of BOTOX®. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

For additional information refer to Medication Guide. This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about BOTOX®. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor.

Please see full product information, including Medication Guide about BOTOX®.
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