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Botox for Chronic Migraines

Are you having 15 or more headache days a month? Is each headache lasting 4 hours or more? You may have chronic migraine.

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Botox for Chronic Migraines

Are you having 15 or more headache days a month? Is each headache lasting 4 hours or more? You may have chronic migraine.

What is a migraine?

A migraine is a type of headache that may begin as a dull ache and then turn into a constant, throbbing pain felt on one side of the head. When you have a migraine you may be sensitive to light and sound and may experience nausea and/or vomiting. A migraine headache can last between 4 to 72 hours and may get worse with routine physical activity, such as walking or climbing stairs.

What is a chronic migraine?

Chronic migraine is a condition in which people experience 15 or more headache days a month, with each headache lasting 4 hours or more. If you have chronic migraine, at least half of your month is filled with headache days.

Treatment options for chronic migraine

Chronic migraine medications are either acute or preventative. Your chronic migraine treatment plan may include both acute and preventative treatments. Botox (OnabotulinumtoxinA) is a preventative treatment for people with chronic migraine.

What to expect with treatment

The FDA-recommended dose for each BOTOX treatment session is 155 Units. The needles used are small and feel like tiny pinpricks; you may experience mild discomfort. It may take several weeks to see a response.

OnabotulinumtoxinA is a preventative treatment given every 3 months.

The information contained on this website is for information and education purposes only and should not be a substitute for medical advice. Consult with a physician for your specific medical needs.