Botox cosmetic and Abnormal behavior - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abnormal behavior is reported as a side effect among people who take Botox cosmetic (botulinum toxin type a), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ambien, and have Skin wrinkling.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abnormal behavior when taking Botox cosmetic. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37,689 people who have side effects when taking Botox cosmetic from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Botox cosmetic?

Botox cosmetic has active ingredients of botulinum toxin type a. It is often used in wrinkles. eHealthMe is studying from 37,851 Botox cosmetic users. Check the latest studies of Botox cosmetic.

What is Abnormal behavior?

Abnormal behavior is found to be associated with 1,360 drugs and 1,957 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abnormal behavior.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 26, 2026

37,689 people reported to have side effects when taking Botox cosmetic.
Among them, 14 people (0.04%) have Abnormal behavior.

Could Botox cosmetic cause Abnormal behavior?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Botox cosmetic when they have Abnormal behavior? *

What is the gender of people who have Abnormal behavior when taking Botox cosmetic? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Abnormal behavior when taking Botox cosmetic? *

What are other drugs people take besides Botox cosmetic? *

What are other side effects people have besides Abnormal behavior? *

Depression: 9 people, 64.29%
Dizziness: 9 people, 64.29%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 50.00%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 7 people, 50.00%
Muscle Tightness: 7 people, 50.00%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 7 people, 50.00%
Influenza Like Illness: 7 people, 50.00%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 42.86%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 42.86%
Fall: 6 people, 42.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Skin Wrinkling (wrinkle on skin): 11 people, 78.57%
Birth Control: 3 people, 21.43%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 14.29%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 14.29%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 14.29%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 14.29%
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type (delusions and auditory hallucinations but relatively normal intellectual functioning and expression of affect): 1 person, 7.14%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 7.14%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on botulinum toxin type a (the active ingredients of Botox cosmetic) and Botox cosmetic (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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