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Side Effects
Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness and/or bruising may be associated with the injection.
In cervical dystonia, the most common side effects following injection include difficulty swallowing (19%), upper respiratory infection (12%), neck pain (11%), and headache (11%).
In blepharospasm, the most common side effects following injection include ptosis (20.8%), inflammation of the cornea (6.3%), and eye dryness (6.3%).
In strabismus, the most common side effects following injection include ptosis (15.7%) and vertical deviation (16.9%).
In severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis, the most common side effects (3-10% of patients) include injection-site pain and bleeding, non-underarm sweating, infection, sore throat, flu, headache, fever, neck or back pain, itching and anxiety.
The most common side effects following BOTOX(R) Cosmetic injections include temporary eyelid droop and nausea.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," including the statements by Dr. Whitcup, Dr. Fagien and other statements regarding the safety, effectiveness, approval and market potential associated with LATISSE(TM), BOTOX(R) and BOTOX(R) Cosmetic. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from Allergan's expectations and projections. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, general industry, biologic and pharmaceutical mark
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