Botox No Longer OK for Migraine Treatment
May 6, 2008 -- Botulinum toxin injections (Botox, Myobloc) should be shunned for relief of episodic migraine and chronic tension headaches, according to guidelines just issued by the American Academy of Neurology according to available evidence.
On the basis of four studies each in episodic migraine and chronic tension-type headache, the researchers concluded botulinum toxin "is probably ineffective."
These conclusions may change as better evidence emerges, particularly from ongoing studies with botulinum toxin for treatment of headache.
Have you or someone you know been treated with Botox, and was it effective in providing relief?
Source article attached as pdf
May 6, 2008 -- Botulinum toxin injections (Botox, Myobloc) should be shunned for relief of episodic migraine and chronic tension headaches, according to guidelines just issued by the American Academy of Neurology according to available evidence.
On the basis of four studies each in episodic migraine and chronic tension-type headache, the researchers concluded botulinum toxin "is probably ineffective."
These conclusions may change as better evidence emerges, particularly from ongoing studies with botulinum toxin for treatment of headache.
Have you or someone you know been treated with Botox, and was it effective in providing relief?
Source article attached as pdf
