Botox - How Well Does It Work?
27 different studies show Botox
ineffective for migraines.
New data collected
in a collaborative study between researchers in the U.S. and Japan has found
that Botox is largely ineffective as a treatment for chronic migraines. According
to a report released Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association,
chronic migraine sufferers saw only a slight dip in frequency when using the
drug.
Lead researcher Dr. Jeffrey Jackson from the Medical College of Wisconsin in
Milwaukee and his team reviewed 27 different studies including over 27,000 migraine
patients. For those suffering daily headaches, Botox reduced frequency by one
to two days a month. Those with less frequent migraines saw no appreciable change.
"The effect these appear to be having on migraine headaches is small - it
only reduces headaches by a couple of days a month," Jackson said.
In a simalar study last year, the results showed that Botox did little or nothing to help those with migraines. New guidelines developed by the American Academy of Neurology and published in
the May 6 issue of Neurology, botulinum toxin (botox) may do away with
the unwanted wrinkles on your brow, but it probably does nothing at all to combat
migraines and chronic tension headaches.
The guidelines were developed by researchers who reviewed and
analyzed all available scientific studies on botox. The American Academy of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation also endorsed the guidelines.
According to the guideline author, "Based on currently available
data, botulinum toxin injections should not be offered to patients with episodic
migraine and chronic tension-type headaches," said Dr. Markus Naumann, head
of the Department of Neurology at Augsburg Hospital in Germany. "It is no better
than placebo injections for these types of headache."
Call and visit with a migraine specialist at 1-866-367-5953 (outside
the US and Canada call 405-692-4395). All calls are considered
personal and confidential. There is no cost or obligation for your call.
Send Emails to Questions@Tuliv.com .