Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain medical conditions, including migraine and overactive bladder. It’s not known whether it’s safe to use Botox while pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Botox is a safe option for you.
It isn’t known if Botox is safe to receive during pregnancy. In animal studies, the drug caused fetal harm when given to pregnant animals. But animal studies don’t always predict what will happen in humans. At this time, the use of Botox during human pregnancy has not been studied.
If you have questions about receiving this drug while you’re pregnant, talk with your doctor.
If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Botox could have on you or your child.
It isn’t known if Botox is safe to receive while breastfeeding. If you have questions about receiving this drug while you’re breastfeeding, talk with your doctor.
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