Comparing Botox vs Dysport
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| Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) | Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) |
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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 Facial Wrinkles, Cervical Dystonia, Upper Limb Spasticity, Lower Limb Spasticity. Dysport may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Cervical Dystonia (Spasmodic Torticollis)
Facial Wrinkles
Lower Limb Spasticity
Upper Limb Spasticity
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| More about Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) | More about Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Dysport has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% 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: Dysport side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Botox prices |
View all Dysport prices |
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| Other onabotulinumtoxinA brands include: Botox Cosmetic |
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| 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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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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 Dysport:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 09, 1991 |
April 29, 2009 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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