Botox and Status epilepticus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Status epilepticus is reported as a side effect among people who take Botox (botulinum toxin type a), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fluoxetine, and have Neuralgia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Status epilepticus 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 Status epilepticus?

Status epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure) is found to be associated with 671 drugs and 948 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Status epilepticus.

On Jul, 11, 2026

69,984 people reported to have side effects when taking Botox.
Among them, 24 people (0.03%) have Status epilepticus.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Botox when they have Status epilepticus? *

What is the gender of people who have Status epilepticus when taking Botox? *

female: 14.29 %
male: 85.71 %

What is the age of people who have Status epilepticus when taking Botox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Botox? *

Fluoxetine: 8 people, 33.33%
Singulair: 7 people, 29.17%
Cellcept: 7 people, 29.17%
Prograf: 7 people, 29.17%
Ursodeoxycholic Acid: 5 people, 20.83%
Sodium Alginate: 5 people, 20.83%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 2 people, 8.33%
Pyridoxal: 2 people, 8.33%
Intal: 1 person, 4.17%
Levetiracetam: 1 person, 4.17%

What are other side effects people have besides Status epilepticus? *

Fever: 11 people, 45.83%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 7 people, 29.17%
Liver Transplant Rejection (failure of liver transplant): 7 people, 29.17%
Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 7 people, 29.17%
Hypercapnia (too much smoke): 7 people, 29.17%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 7 people, 29.17%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 7 people, 29.17%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 7 people, 29.17%
Drug-Induced Liver Injury (diseases of the liver that are caused by physician-prescribed medications): 7 people, 29.17%
Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 29.17%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body): 10 people, 41.67%
Flat Affect (absence of emotional response to a situation): 10 people, 41.67%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 10 people, 41.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 9 people, 37.50%
Asthma: 7 people, 29.17%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 7 people, 29.17%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 7 people, 29.17%
Hypertonia (abnormal increase in muscle tension and a reduced ability of a muscle to stretch): 5 people, 20.83%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 5 people, 20.83%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 5 people, 20.83%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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