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. 2023 Oct 8;15(10):e46696. doi: 10.7759/cureus.46696

Table 2. Drawbacks of Botox and Anti-CGRP.

Botox: OnabotulinumtoxinA; Anti-CGRP: Calcitonin gene-related peptide antibodies

Table created by author Manoj Pallapothu

Botox Anti-CGRP
Muscle weakness Fatigue and constipation
Neck pain URT symptoms
Eyelid ptosis Rash and pruritus at the injection site
Costs $3000 every 3 months Costs up to $600 every month
Effectiveness affected by high BMI Painful as injected subcutaneously