Botox and Migraine Headaches: New Research Bloomfield Hills, MI

A recent study published in Archives of Dermatology supports the conclusion that Botox can treat migraines.  According to the researchers, Botox injections “at doses appropriate for cosmetic purposes may be sufficient to prevent migraine attacks.”

Manufacturer Allergan Inc has filed for FDA approval so they can market Botox as a migraine treatment.  Apparently, researchers don’t know exactly how Botox works to relieve headaches.  One co-author of the study, Rami Burstein tells Bloomberg news: “[Botox] may block the signals in sensory nerves located on the outside of the head.”

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