The black box warning is one of the strongest safety actions the FDA can take . . . and it has come to Botox. Reserved for medications with known serious or life-threatening dangers, the change requires printed bold-face risk information in a black border. Not only does this increase awareness for the adverse effects, but treatment is now accompanied by a medication guide for patients at the time of toxin injection (presumably with even more warnings about this cosmetic treatment).
The decision was made on the heels of a newly approved drug, Dysport, expected to be the first real challenger to the Botox Cosmetic drug. Both are derived from the agent botulinum toxin – purified forms of the bacterial poison that causes botulism – a potentially fatal disease. These drugs temporarily reduce or halt (aka paralyze) muscle activity near the injection spot . . . but reports claim those problems can also spread to other body parts. Now, I know the choice is yours — but does a new labeling requirement change your view on this treatment?
Christian Dior
Diane von Furstenberg
James Darby
I say botox is stupid no matter what
1After getting Botulism food poisoning when i was younger, I refuse to inject it in my skin, for fear that I get it again. I think that by far botox is the dumbest medical procedure in existence.
2I never found injecting a toxin into my skin a good idea. I have had Restylane and found it much more appealing as it is already naturally found in the skin. I mean it's kind of a "duh" issue.
3No sh*t.
4I cannot believe the FDA is just doing this now. People should know the risks though ignorance tends to run wild these days. Ugh. I will never have this injected into my face. Nev-er.
I hope none of you take antidepressants, because they carry black box warnings, too. Being careful is one thing, but I think we have become a nation of hypochondriacs. I haven't used botox, but for those with migraines, I am willing to bet it is safer than oral medications are to the liver.
5No, it does not change my opinion of botox. I've never agreed with it to begin with. It only confirms my original opinion of it.
6i always thought how vain. going to extremes to look beautiful, bella please tell people the harmful effects of dying your hair,nail polish, jergens sunless tanners...ect. theres a bunch of nasty chemicals in that stuff . especially bring up how harmful perfume is, i get huge headaches when ppl intoxicate themselves with that, i heard its pretty much poison for your body
7It's about time.
8you know, drinking too much water and breathing in too much air is bad for you too.
9What about that celeb. ( cant remember name ) who got her kid who was like barely one bottom in the feet to make them stop stinking does that work ??? that sounds not safe how would that make sense??
10Don't they determine "safe" dosage by injecting different amounts into animals to see how much it takes to kill them? A natural make-up brand send me a newsletter about the cruelty of Botox testing. Completely unthinkable!
11I would never, ever, EVER consider getting Botox.
12I'm indifferent about Botox. I want to say I would never do it, but honestly I don't know. I don't dye my hair or "fake and bake" but I do use sunless tanning lotions and polish my nails. Even now that I know they're bad for me, I know I wont stop doing it. I know its not the same as injecting a chemical in my face, but regardless its not healthy.
13my daughter was diagnosed with palsy at 15 months of age . she takes botox injections in her leg every six months . we have had no problems at all . on the many articles i have read it is not the botox but the dosage amounts given are to high. the doctor that as been doing the injections on my daughter as more than 20yrs performing such operations. the results of the treatments are some what amazing . this allows her to walk and function without the looks of people. this is only my feeling about the medication in question.
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