WHAT TO EXPECT FROM BOTOX®
TREATMENT FOR SPASTICITY

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM BOTOX®
TREATMENT FOR SPASTICITY

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Key questions to ask your doctor

Key questions to ask your doctor

  • What can I expect with BOTOX® treatment, and when could I see results?
  • What’s your experience with BOTOX®?
  • Where will BOTOX® be injected?
  • How small are the needles used for injection?
  • What do the injections feel like?
  • How long will the procedure take?
  • When should I come back for retreatment?
  • What are the possible side effects?

One treatment every
3 months

  • People with muscle stiffness due to spasticity saw improvement within 4 to 6 weeks after injection
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment based on your progress
  • You can get treated again by your specialist after the effect of the previous injection has worn off, but you need to wait at least 3 months before your next treatment

Get additional information about BOTOX® in our educational brochure.

Track your progress over the course of the next few BOTOX®  treatments to help your doctor understand your needs.

Plan ahead for your BOTOX® treatment

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For your first BOTOX® injection:

  • Come prepared with questions about BOTOX® and the treatment process
  • Work with your doctor to set expectations and treatment goals so you’ll know what to expect
  • Schedule a 4- to 6-week follow-up appointment to discuss your progress

For your 4- to 6-week follow-up:

  • Describe the progress you've made to your doctor (including any physical therapy)
  • Discuss your treatment plan and schedule your next injection (at least 12 weeks after your first injection)
  • Continue tracking your progress and writing down any questions you have
Botox Savings Program.

You may pay as little as $0*

for out-of-pocket costs not covered by commercial insurance.

*Eligibility: Available to patients with commercial insurance coverage for BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) who meet eligibility criteria. This co-pay assistance program is not available to patients receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs (for example, Medicare [including Part D], Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Affairs programs) or where prohibited by law. Offer subject to change or termination without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. This is not health insurance. For full Terms and Conditions visit abbv.ie/bsp-terms or call 1-800-44-BOTOX (800-442-6869) for additional information. To learn about AbbVie’s privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit https://abbv.ie/corpprivacy.

Text SAVE to 27747† or visit
BOTOXSavingsProgram.com to check your eligibility.

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Find a BOTOX® Specialist

Finding a BOTOX® doctor who specializes in Spasticity is key and could be the most important choice to manage your treatment.

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Please note: Although we update our directory regularly, this list may not have current provider information. This list is compiled by AbbVie and includes physicians known to have experience with BOTOX® in the past 5 years. The results shown may not be inclusive of all physicians who may have experience with BOTOX® or therapies like BOTOX® in your area. Please see the Terms & Conditions for additional details.

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