Botox, the cosmetic toxin best known to help relieve wrinkles, is being used
in studies to cure a variety of new ailments as well. The FDA has already
approved Botox for fixing cross-eyes, eyelid spasms, neck-muscle disorder,
and excessive sweating. Now, researchers are studying the positive effects
of Botox on overactive bladder, acid reflux, and back pain, to name a few.
A representative from Allergan, Botox manufacturer, told the Union-Tribune
that "if you understand that Botox relieves spasms of any over-contracting
muscles, and you look at all the medical symptoms (that involve)
over-contracting and spasm, then you understand that the applicability of
Botox is enormous."
Doctors are warned to treat limited number of patients with these
"off-label" uses for Botox until the FDA approves the use. Allergan expects
Botox to be approved for chronic migraine relief, treatment of enlarged
prostate, overactive bladder, and muscle spasms in the next year or two.
Posted by Tala on 7/8/2009 11:00:02 AM
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