Botox (botulinum toxin type a) Treatment Report
Generic Name: Botulinum Toxin Type A
What is Botox?
Botulinum toxin or "Botox" for short is a protein released by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and is the most poisonous naturally occurring substance in the world. Used medically, it can paralyze stiff muscles and is often used in the treatment of dystonia.
Reasons taken & Efficacy
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 4 |
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1 | ||||
| Other | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Voice and speech problems | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | 0 |
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Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other
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1 | 100% |
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Patient Evaluations
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- aehmlhmrh
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: moderate
- Legs: severe
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- aehmlhmrh
- as needed
- since Oct 23, 2008
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Efficacy
Moderate
for Stiffness/Spasticity
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Side Effects
None
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Report created on November 23, 2009.