How does Botulinum Toxin for migraines work?
Dr. Johan Hugo
Last Update 2 years ago
Botulinum Toxin injections are U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for the treatment of chronic migraines. This therapy works best for people who have from headaches at least 15 days out of every month.
To ease migraine symptoms, Botulinum Toxin is injected into the treatment area. The medication enters your nerve endings, thereby blocking the chemicals that signal pain transmission.
In general, Botulinum Toxin for migraines works better with every additional treatment. Most people report satisfactory results after the second or third session.