Botox

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medication used to treat Chronic migraine. An injectable treatment for chronic migraine in adults who have headaches on 15 or more days a month, given as a series of small injections every 12 weeks.

A purified neurotoxin that blocks the release of chemicals involved in pain signaling, preventing migraine headaches before they start.

Commonly reported side effects of Botox include Neck pain, Headache, Drooping eyelid, Muscle weakness, and Possible spread of toxin effects. This is not a complete list — tell your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects you experience.

Yes. Botox carries an FDA Boxed Warning — the agency's most serious safety warning. Read the full prescribing information and talk to your doctor about the risks before starting or changing treatment.

The active ingredient in Botox is onabotulinumtoxinA, which belongs to a class of medicines known as Neurotoxin.

Botox is manufactured by AbbVie. It was first approved in 2010.

You may be able to lower the cost of Botox by using a free pharmacy discount card or by comparing prices across pharmacies before you fill your prescription. Savings vary by pharmacy and location.