Botulinum Toxin Type A

Common brands: Dysport, Daxxify, Pain Relief, Topamax, Arthritis Pain Relief

Top reporter: Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

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11,971
Total Reports
4,334
Serious Reports
1,743
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (14.56%)

Patient Demographics

Male
1,548
Female
8,365

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Botulinum Toxin Type A.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 OFF LABEL USE 4,622
13.4%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,571
10.4%
3 HEADACHE 1,541
4.5%
4 DRUG INTOLERANCE 1,268
3.7%
5 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 1,237
3.6%
6 NAUSEA 1,205
3.5%
7 MIGRAINE 1,125
3.3%
8 PAIN 1,106
3.2%
9 DIZZINESS 1,055
3.1%
10 HYPOAESTHESIA 1,055
3.1%
11 FATIGUE 1,001
2.9%
12 ASTHENIA 983
2.9%
13 MUSCULAR WEAKNESS 950
2.8%
14 PARAESTHESIA 882
2.6%
15 HYPERTENSION 868
2.5%
16 MATERNAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 859
2.5%
17 GASTROOESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE 849
2.5%
18 DYSPNOEA 847
2.5%
19 VOMITING 830
2.4%
20 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 821
2.4%
21 EPILEPSY 808
2.3%
22 BLEPHAROSPASM 807
2.3%
23 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 806
2.3%
24 DEPRESSION 800
2.3%
25 CONFUSIONAL STATE 783
2.3%
26 ARTHRALGIA 766
2.2%
27 RASH 766
2.2%
28 PRODUCT PREPARATION ERROR 761
2.2%
29 SWELLING 756
2.2%
30 INTENTIONAL PRODUCT USE ISSUE 753
2.2%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.