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In recent months, 22 people across 11 U.S. states have developed symptoms like blurry vision and shortness of breath after getting"counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections outside medical settings, such as in spas and people's homes.
Several of the sickened people were still given the antitoxin that treats botulism, just in case, because side effects from poorly administered Botox can resemble some of the early symptoms of the condition. Such symptoms can include blurred and double vision, constipation, incontinence, shortness of breath, weakness and difficulty lifting one's head.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The pharmaceutical company AbbVie makes FDA-approved Botox sold in the U.S., and the name of the company or its offshoot Allergan Aesthetics typically appears on the packaging. The FDA has found no evidence that AbbVie's approved Botox has been involved in the recent illnesses, so the genuine product is still safe to get from licensed professionals.
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