What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using botulinum toxin type A?
Do not use botulinum toxin type A without first talking to your doctor if you have a neuromuscular disorder such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and others; or an infection at the intended site of injection. The use of botulinum toxin type A may be dangerous if you have any of the conditions listed above. Botulinum toxin type A is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use botulinum toxin type A without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether botulinum toxin type A passes into breast milk. Do not use botulinum toxin type A without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I use botulinum toxin type A? Botulinum toxin type A will be administered by injection into the muscle by a healthcare professional. What happens if I miss a dose? Since botulinum tox
