Botox and Bladder disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bladder disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Botox (botulinum toxin type a), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ocrevus, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bladder disorder when taking Botox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 69,984 people who have side effects when taking Botox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Botox?

Botox has active ingredients of botulinum toxin type a. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 70,513 Botox users. Check the latest studies of Botox.

What is Bladder disorder?

Bladder disorder is found to be associated with 906 drugs and 892 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bladder disorder.

On Jul, 06, 2026

69,984 people reported to have side effects when taking Botox.
Among them, 59 people (0.08%) have Bladder disorder.

Among these 59 people:

How long have people been on Botox when they have Bladder disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Bladder disorder when taking Botox? *

female: 86.44 %
male: 13.56 %

What is the age of people who have Bladder disorder when taking Botox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Botox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bladder disorder? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 20.34%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 20.34%
Weakness: 11 people, 18.64%
Urinary Tract Infection: 10 people, 16.95%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 9 people, 15.25%
Fall: 9 people, 15.25%
Pain In Extremity: 8 people, 13.56%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 13.56%
Gait Disturbance: 7 people, 11.86%
Pain: 7 people, 11.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 10 people, 16.95%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 5 people, 8.47%
Neurogenic Bladder (the normal function of the bladder is to store and empty urine in a coordinated, controlled fashion): 5 people, 8.47%
Skin Wrinkling (wrinkle on skin): 4 people, 6.78%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 4 people, 6.78%
Diabetes: 3 people, 5.08%
Depression: 3 people, 5.08%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 5.08%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 3 people, 5.08%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 3.39%

* 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) and Botox (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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