Botulinum Toxin Therapy
BOTOX®, DYSPORT®, MYOBLOC®
Neurological uses for Botulinum Toxin include
Dystonia:
- Cervical (torticollis)
- Focal (writer’s cramp)
Spasticity:
- Stroke
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cerebral Palsy
Involuntary Muscle Contractions:
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Blepharospasm
- Myokymia
Sweating and Salivary Disorders:
- Hyperhidrosis
- Sialorrhea
Headache:
Botox® has been shown to be beneficial for the treatment of headaches. However, prior approval with the patient’s insurance company is often required to ensure coverage for the treatment of headaches.
