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Brand Names:
Botox to Salivary Glands, Botox
Generic Name: Botulinum Toxin Type A
What is Botulinum Toxin Type A? Botulinum Toxin Type A is a neuromuscular blocker age. It is used to treat various types of dystonia (neurological movement disorders); for blepharospasm and strabismus; for primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive perspiration); and it is also used for cosmetic purposes.
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24 patients in the community are taking or have taken Botulinum Toxin Type A.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Excess saliva | 10 | 41% |
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 4 | 16% |
| Other | 3 | 12% |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | 4% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 4% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 1 | 4% |
| General health | 1 | 4% |
Based on the patients currently taking Botulinum Toxin Type A.
How long current patients have been taking Botulinum Toxin Type A or how long patients were taking Botulinum Toxin Type A before stopping.
Results from 4 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
There is currently no efficacy data for Botulinum Toxin Type A.
| Severe | 25% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 25% | 1 |
| None | 50% | 2 |
Top reported side-effects include: Pain during Injection, dumping syndrome, Numbness
Summary results are based on 4 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Report created on November 08, 2009.