906 reports of this reaction
1.2% of all BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A reports
#13 most reported adverse reaction
MUSCULAR WEAKNESS is the #13 most commonly reported adverse reaction for BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A, manufactured by Galderma Laboratories, L.P.. There are 906 FDA adverse event reports linking BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A to MUSCULAR WEAKNESS. This represents approximately 1.2% of all 74,480 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A who experience muscular weakness should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
MUSCULAR WEAKNESS is a less commonly reported adverse event for BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to muscular weakness, the following adverse reactions have been reported for BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A:
The following drugs have also been linked to muscular weakness in FDA adverse event reports:
MUSCULAR WEAKNESS has been reported as an adverse event in 906 FDA reports for BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
MUSCULAR WEAKNESS accounts for approximately 1.2% of all adverse event reports for BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience muscular weakness while taking BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.