Comparing Botox vs Botox Cosmetic
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| Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) | Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) |
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Prescription only
Botox is approved to treat many conditions, such as chronic migraine, involuntary muscle contractions or twitching, excessive sweating, increased saliva, and overactive bladder to name a few. Botox... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Glabellar Lines, Crow's Feet, Orbicularis Oculi, Facial Wrinkles. Botox Cosmetic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Facial Wrinkles
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| More about Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) | More about Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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Botox has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 440 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
Botox Cosmetic has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include:
See also: Botox side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Botox Cosmetic side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Botox prices |
View all Botox Cosmetic prices |
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| Other onabotulinumtoxinA brands include: Botox Cosmetic | Other onabotulinumtoxinA brands include: Botox | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 114 drugs are known to interact with Botox:
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A total of 114 drugs are known to interact with Botox Cosmetic:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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December 09, 1991 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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