Botox vs. Xeomin

• Are Xeomin and Botox the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Botox?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Xeomin?
• What is Botox?
• What is Xeomin?
• What Drugs Interact with Botox?
• What Drugs Interact with Xeomin?
• How Should Botox Be Taken?
• How Should Xeomin Be Taken?

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) and Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) are injectable neuro-toxins used to treat cervical dystonia (severe muscle spasms in the neck), strabismus (crossed eyes), and blepharospasm (eyelid twitching).

Botox is also used to treat chronic migraines, limb spasticity, and axillary hyperhidrosis (sweaty underarms).

Common side effects of Botox include:

• allergic reactions,
• rash,
• itching,
• headache,
• neck or back pain,
• muscle stiffness,
• difficulty swallowing,
• shortness of breath,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• stomach pain,
• loss of appetite,
• muscle weakness,
• injection site reactions including
• bruising,
• bleeding,
• pain,
• redness,
• swelling, or
• infection,
• fever,
• cough,
• sore throat,
• runny nose,
• flu symptoms,
• cold symptoms
• respiratory infections,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• tired feeling,
• anxiety,
• dry mouth,
• ringing in your ears,
• increased sweating in areas other than the underarms,
• urinary tract infections,
• burning/painful urination, and
• difficulty urinating

Drooping of the eyelid (ptosis), inflammation of the cornea (keratitis), eye dryness, itchy eyes, double vision, eye irritation, tearing, increased sensitivity to light, reduced blinking, and eyelid swelling or bruising may occur when used for treating blepharospasm.

Common side effects of Xeomin include:

• neck pain
• dry eyes
• headache
• tired feeling
• diarrhea
• eyelid swelling or bruising
• blinking less than usual
• pain, redness, or swelling where the injection was given

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is an injectable neuro-toxin used for the treatment of chronic migraines, limb spasticity, axillary hyperhidrosis, cervical dystonia, strabismus, and blepharospasm.

Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) is botulinum toxin type A used to treat cervical dystonia (severe spasms in the neck muscles), and also to treat certain eye muscle conditions caused by nerve disorders. This includes uncontrolled blinking or spasm of the eyelids, and a condition in which the eyes do not point in the same direction.

Administration of botulinum toxin with other agents (for example, aminoglycosides, curare) that affect neuromuscular function may increase the effect of botulinum toxin.

Xeomin may interact with cold or allergy medicines, muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, bronchodilators, bladder or urinary medicines, irritable bowel medicines, blood thinners, or injected antibiotics. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Botox is administered by injection and dosing depends on the condition that it is used for.

The recommended initial total dose of Xeomin for cervical dystonia is 120 Units.