In a meta-analysis of nine previous studies on cervicogenic headaches, scientists found little or no difference in pain between Botox and a saline injection.
In addition, almost all Botox injections involve health risks, such as muscle tenderness or pain, weakness and generally feeling sick. A few patients have anaphylactic reactions and some patients have died.
Read the Cochrane Library report on Botox.
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