Incobotulinumtoxina (Intramuscular Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Difficulty with swallowing
• Muscle or bone pain
• Muscle weakness
• Pain in the neck

• Dry eyes

• Itching, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
• Pain in the face
• Swelling of the eyelids

• Changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever
• Hives
• Hoarseness
• Irritation
• Itching
• Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• Muscle spasm
• Pain at the injection site
• Rash
• Redness of the skin
• Shortness of breath
• Slurred speech
• Swelling of the eyes or eyelids
• Swelling of the face, lips, hands, or feet
• Tightness in the chest
• Trouble with speaking
• Troubled breathing or swallowing
• Wheezing

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Chills
• Cough
• Lower back or side pain
• Painful or difficult urination

• Blurred vision
• Diarrhea
• Drooping upper eyelids
• Dry mouth
• Headache

• Difficult or labored breathing
• Muscle aches
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Drooping of the eyelids
• Increased blinking
• Twitching of the eyelids

• Difficulty with moving
• Joint pain
• Muscle aching or cramping
• Muscle pains or stiffness
• Nausea
• Painful blisters on the trunk of the body
• Swollen joints

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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