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

Summary:

Pneumonia is reported as a side effect among people who take Botox cosmetic (botulinum toxin type a), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vicodin, and have Skin wrinkling.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumonia 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 Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is found to be associated with 3,354 drugs and 4,678 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumonia.

On Jul, 31, 2026

37,689 people reported to have side effects when taking Botox cosmetic.
Among them, 34 people (0.09%) have Pneumonia.

Among these 34 people:

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

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

female: 94.12 %
male: 5.88 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Botox cosmetic? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumonia? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 32.35%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 20.59%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 20.59%
Swallowing Difficulty: 7 people, 20.59%
Influenza Like Illness: 6 people, 17.65%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 17.65%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 17.65%
Weakness: 6 people, 17.65%
Dizziness: 5 people, 14.71%
Fever: 5 people, 14.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Skin Wrinkling (wrinkle on skin): 30 people, 88.24%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 11.76%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 11.76%
Eustachian Tube Disorder (inflammation of the middle ear, commonly affects the eustachian tube): 2 people, 5.88%
Pain: 2 people, 5.88%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 5.88%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 5.88%
Type 1 Diabetes: 1 person, 2.94%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 2.94%
Blood Folate Decreased: 1 person, 2.94%

* 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).

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