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BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to prevent headaches in adults with chronic migraine who have 15 or more days each month with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years and older.
It is not known whether BOTOX is safe and effective to prevent headaches in patients with migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days each month (episodic migraine).
BOTOX may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX:
There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect away from the injection site when BOTOX has been used at the recommended dose to treat chronic migraine.
BOTOX may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of receiving BOTOX. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Do not receive BOTOX if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.
The dose of BOTOX is not the same as, or comparable to, another botulinum toxin product.
Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported, including itching; rash; red, itchy welts; wheezing; asthma symptoms; dizziness; or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you experience symptoms; further injection of BOTOX should be discontinued.
Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects, including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX.
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have or have had bleeding problems; have plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; have weakness of forehead muscles, trouble raising your eyebrows, drooping eyelids, and any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX can harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX passes into breast milk).
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX in the past.
Tell your doctor if you received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.
Other side effects of BOTOX include dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; eye problems such as double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes; drooping eyebrows; and upper respiratory tract infection.
For more information, refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see BOTOX® full Product Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
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Program Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility Criteria: 1. Offer good only with a valid prescription for BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA). 2. Based on insurance coverage, reimbursement may be up to $1300 for the first treatment in a year and $1000 for each subsequent treatment with a maximum savings limit of $4000 per year; patient out-of-pocket expense may vary. 3. Offer not valid for (a) patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or any other government-reimbursed healthcare program (including any state pharmaceutical assistance programs), or private indemnity or HMO insurance plans that reimburse for the entire cost of prescription drugs; (b) patients who are Medicare-eligible and enrolled in an employer-sponsored health plan or prescription drug benefit program for retirees; (c) cash-paying patients. 4. Offer valid for up to 5 treatments over a 12-month period. 5. Offer valid only for BOTOX® and BOTOX® treatment-related costs not covered by insurance. For residents of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, offer applies only to the cost of BOTOX® and not to any related medical service(s). 6. Claims must be submitted within 180 days of treatment date and must include a copy of (a) an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for the BOTOX® treatment, (b) a Specialty Pharmacy (SP) receipt for BOTOX®, or (c) other writing showing payment of out-of-pocket BOTOX® and treatment-related out-of-pocket costs. 7. A BOTOX® Savings Program check will be issued to the patient upon approval of a claim. 8. Abbvie reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this offer without notice. 9. Offer good only in the USA, including Puerto Rico, at participating retail locations. 10. Void where prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted. 11. Offer does not constitute health insurance. 12. By participating in the BOTOX® Savings Program, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions of this program. 13. Subject to all other terms and conditions, the maximum annual benefit that may be available solely for the patient's benefit under the copay assistance program is $4000 per calendar year. The actual application and use of the benefit available under the copay assistance program may vary on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis depending on each individual patient's plan of insurance and other prescription drug costs. 14. To learn about AbbVie’s privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit https://abbv.ie/corpprivacy
For questions about the program, please call 1-800-44-BOTOX (1-800-442-6869).
Program Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility Criteria: 1. Offer good only with a valid prescription for BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA). 2. Based on insurance coverage, reimbursement may be up to $1300 for the first treatment in a year and $1000 for each subsequent treatment with a maximum savings limit of $4000 per year; patient out-of-pocket expense may vary. 3. Offer not valid for (a) patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or any other government-reimbursed healthcare program (including any state pharmaceutical assistance programs), or private indemnity or HMO insurance plans that reimburse for the entire cost of prescription drugs; (b) patients who are Medicare-eligible and enrolled in an employer-sponsored health plan or prescription drug benefit program for retirees; (c) cash-paying patients. 4. Offer valid for up to 5 treatments over a 12-month period. 5. Offer valid only for BOTOX® and BOTOX® treatment-related costs not covered by insurance. For residents of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, offer applies only to the cost of BOTOX® and not to any related medical service(s). 6. Claims must be submitted within 180 days of treatment date and must include a copy of (a) an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for the BOTOX® treatment, (b) a Specialty Pharmacy (SP) receipt BOTOX® and treatment-related out-of-pocket costs. 7. A BOTOX® Savings Program check will be issued to the patient upon approval of a claim. 8. AbbVie reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this offer without notice. 9. Offer good only in the USA, including Puerto Rico, at participating retail locations. 10. Void where prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted. 11. Offer does not constitute health insurance. 12. By participating in the BOTOX® Savings Program, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions of this program. 13. Subject to all other terms and conditions, the maximum annual benefit that may be available solely for the patient’s benefit under the copay assistance program is $4000 per calendar year. The actual application and use of the benefit available under the copay assistance program may vary on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis depending on each individual patient’s plan of insurance and other prescription drug costs. 14. To learn about AbbVie’s privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit https://abbv.ie/corpprivacy
For questions about the program, please call 1-800-44-BOTOX (1-800-442-6869).
Believe me, I know how important the small things can be. That’s what keeps me going in my Chronic Migraine journey.”
Looking back, April experienced headaches frequently. She recalls coming home to the strong smell of scented cleaning products on days her mom would clean the house and having to go straight to bed, as headache pain started shortly after. These headaches would also occur during or after cooking foods with strong smells, or when the sun was really bright. “I certainly offended a lot of people,” April reflects with a laugh. “My mom, when she would cook for me. My friends, when they wanted me to come out. I don’t think they understood at the time. It was all new to me, too.”
She remembers that her primary care doctor dismissed her regular headaches as nothing out of the ordinary, but later, April was diagnosed with Chronic Migraine. April was relieved to have a diagnosis, but also scared knowing she would have to live with this disease her whole life.
When April went off to college, excited to join new clubs on campus, she quickly realized how Chronic Migraine would impact her social life. April recalls, “Sometimes, as soon as I would leave my dorm, I’d need to go back inside. It was terrible. I’d be looking forward to something for weeks, only to have to cancel plans.”
April continued to struggle with her migraine attacks for years, from starting her first “big girl job” to dating her now husband and having two children. Her frustration with missing out on special moments with her family continued, including a New Year’s Eve party that her husband and children attended while she stayed home in bed. “It was so disheartening,” she remembers. April started to feel desperate – like she would never be able to manage this disease.
April consulted with her doctor, who she’d been seeing for years to see what preventive treatment options she might be able to try, and her doctor suggested BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) for Chronic Migraine. Initially, April thought, no way, I do not like injections. But having trusted her doctor for years and knowing that he had her best interests at heart, April decided to try BOTOX®. “I had tried different things before, but this was really different from what I’ve tried since it was a procedure administered by my doctor,” she reflects.*
BOTOX® prevents headaches in adults with chronic migraine, 15 or more headache days a month, each lasting 4 hours or more. It is not approved for adults with migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days a month.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX® may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX:
Please see additional Important Safety Information below.
My relationship with my healthcare provider has made all the difference. I joke with my doctor that he’s the longest relationship I’ve ever had – he is truly my partner in helping to manage my Chronic Migraine.”
Fast forward, and April feels more comfortable with needles. Every 12 weeks, April makes a two-hour drive to see the doctor she trusts and be treated with BOTOX® for Chronic Migraine. Regarding treatment, she says, “It takes just about 10 minutes†. It’s definitely worth it for me.”
While April has accepted that she’ll always live with Chronic Migraine, she feels more confident in her treatment journey because of her understanding of the disease and her relationship with her doctor. She has identified many of her migraine attack triggers and learned different ways to help avoid them, including using unscented products to clean her own house and wearing sunglasses even when it’s cloudy. She says, “Part of getting smart about Chronic Migraine is understanding how it affects you. These little things, they seem obvious, but didn’t hit me until years later. People in the migraine community talk about these tips all the time now. It’s all very empowering.”
“My Chronic Migraine journey has changed over the years. Today, I’m a mom, and I have a great career. When I look back on my journey, I feel for the teenage version of me who would be bedridden by Chronic Migraine, a disease that I didn’t understand when I was younger.”
BOTOX® for Chronic Migraine has helped April to manage her disease with her doctor.
“Now that my kids are teenagers, all the small and big moments are more important than ever for me. And believe me, I know how important the small things can be. That’s what keeps me going in my Chronic Migraine journey. We’re all living our lives the best we can.”
†Data on file, Allergan, 2017; InCrowd Physician Survey
Please see full Indication, Limitations of Use, and Important Safety Information below or on the website.
Please see full Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, at www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/botox_pi.pdf.
BOTOX may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX:
BOTOX may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of receiving BOTOX. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Do not receive BOTOX if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.
The dose of BOTOX is not the same as, or comparable to, another botulinum toxin product.
Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported, including itching; rash; red, itchy welts; wheezing; asthma symptoms; dizziness; or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you experience symptoms; further injection of BOTOX should be discontinued.
Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects, including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX.
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have or have had bleeding problems; have plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; have weakness of forehead muscles, trouble raising your eyebrows, drooping eyelids, and any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX can harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX passes into breast milk).
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX in the past.
Tell your doctor if you received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.
Other side effects of BOTOX include dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; eye problems such as double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes; drooping eyebrows; and upper respiratory tract infection.
For more information, refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see BOTOX® full Product Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
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I started to feel like I was all alone. But I knew help was out there. I’m glad I didn’t give up.”
Jeremy knew his purpose in life at a young age: he wanted to help others. He was an active member in his community and was studying to be a social worker. But his life took an unexpected turn when he began to experience occasional sensitivity to light in his early 30s.
At first, he thought nothing of it. But when he started experiencing intense nausea, throbbing head pain, and dizziness on top of his sensitivity to light, he knew he needed to see a neurologist.
Jeremy was soon diagnosed with Chronic Migraine. While he was able to recognize the symptoms of Chronic Migraine as they became more frequent and apparent, he was still shocked by the diagnosis. His neurologist told him treatment options were available, but he was nervous about finding an option that would work for him.
“I was skeptical about treatment. I didn’t know if I could find something that could work for me.”
On top of that, Jeremy felt isolated; he didn’t know many men diagnosed with Chronic Migraine and he also quickly realized that many people do not understand how debilitating Chronic Migraine can be. He says, “It’s one of those things that truly have to be experienced in order to understand. Easier said than done if you don’t have Chronic Migraine. But I also wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.”
At first, Jeremy’s neurologist recommended and prescribed preventive medications, but Jeremy was disappointed when none of the treatment options he tried seemed to meet his treatment goals. Jeremy felt like it was getting difficult to take care of himself, let alone his beloved cat, Dinky. Soon, he felt like he “was losing everything.”
I had just gotten into an advanced standing program for graduate school. I wanted to be a clinical social worker. I had to drop out of graduate school and start figuring this out.”
“I was struggling with my daily activities. My migraine attacks were pretty severe. So, Chronic Migraine was sort of threatening everything I had worked towards in my life. I had just gotten into an advanced standing program for graduate school. I wanted to be a clinical social worker. I had to drop out of graduate school and start figuring this out.” As Jeremy learned more about Chronic Migraine, he also dedicated himself to learning more about other peoples’ experiences with the disease. He soon discovered a new community filled with diverse people, deeply personal stories, and most importantly, it inspired him to ask his doctor about available treatment options.
After living with Chronic Migraine for nearly a year, Jeremy’s neurologist recommended BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) for Chronic Migraine because in clinical trials, BOTOX® prevented, on average, 8 to 9 headache days a month at week 24 (vs 6 to 7 for placebo). After having thought he might never find a treatment to help manage his Chronic Migraine, Jeremy felt grateful to have found BOTOX®. He says, “It was frustrating, sure. But I’m glad I didn’t give up.”
BOTOX® prevents headaches in adults with chronic migraine, 15 or more headache days a month, each lasting 4 hours or more. It is not approved for adults with migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days a month.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX® may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX:
Please see additional Important Safety Information below.
There was only one problem – Jeremy’s insurance would not cover the full cost of treatment with BOTOX®. Upon discussing his concerns with his neurologist, he learned about the BOTOX® Savings Program, which helps eligible, commercially-insured patients receive money back on co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible costs associated with their BOTOX® procedure.*
The BOTOX® Savings Program has helped Jeremy reduce his out-of-pocket costs associated with BOTOX® treatment. With this understanding of the program and how it works, Jeremy no longer worries as much about how to pay for his BOTOX® appointments every 12 weeks to help manage his Chronic Migraine. He says, “Help isn’t just about treatment, it’s the ability to get that treatment. The financial help – it feels like they’re going above and beyond. BOTOX® has helped me, but the Savings Program has given me peace of mind, too.”
Since he began his treatment journey, Jeremy has rediscovered his childhood passion for helping others. He even works with a migraine awareness foundation.
By sharing his story and raising awareness, he is hoping to educate, inform, and inspire others on their own Chronic Migraine journeys.
“Everyone’s experience with Chronic Migraine is different. A treatment that didn’t work for me might work for someone else, and vice versa,” shares Jeremy. “This is why it’s so important to me to help others in the Chronic Migraine community learn more about their disease and talk to their doctors about their treatment options.” Chronic Migraine, which threatened to derail Jeremy’s life, has actually helped him pursue his dream of helping others. He sees migraine advocacy as something he will always be doing.
“Managing this disease will always be a part of my life. Helping people is my dream. I get to do both and make a difference through advocacy. My life has come full circle, in a way.”
*Available to patients with commercial insurance coverage for BOTOX® who meet eligibility criteria. This co-pay assistance program is not available to patients receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs (for example, Medicare [including Part D], Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Affairs programs) or where prohibited by law. Offer subject to change or termination without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. This is not health insurance. For full Terms and Conditions visit abbv.ie/bsp-terms or call 1-800-44-BOTOX for additional information. To learn about AbbVie’s privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit abbv.ie/corpprivacy.
Please see full Indication, Limitations of Use, and Important Safety Information below or on the website.
Please see full Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, at www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/botox_pi.pdf.
BOTOX may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX:
BOTOX may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of receiving BOTOX. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Do not receive BOTOX if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.
The dose of BOTOX is not the same as, or comparable to, another botulinum toxin product.
Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported, including itching; rash; red, itchy welts; wheezing; asthma symptoms; dizziness; or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you experience symptoms; further injection of BOTOX should be discontinued.
Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects, including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX.
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have or have had bleeding problems; have plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; have weakness of forehead muscles, trouble raising your eyebrows, drooping eyelids, and any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX can harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX passes into breast milk).
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX in the past.
Tell your doctor if you received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.
Other side effects of BOTOX include dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; eye problems such as double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes; drooping eyebrows; and upper respiratory tract infection.
For more information, refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see BOTOX® full Product Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Program Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility Criteria: 1. Offer good only with a valid prescription for BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA). 2. Based on insurance coverage, reimbursement may be up to $1300 for the first treatment in a year and $1000 for each subsequent treatment with a maximum savings limit of $4000 per year; patient out-of-pocket expense may vary. 3. Offer not valid for (a) patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or any other government-reimbursed healthcare program (including any state pharmaceutical assistance programs), or private indemnity or HMO insurance plans that reimburse for the entire cost of prescription drugs; (b) patients who are Medicare-eligible and enrolled in an employer-sponsored health plan or prescription drug benefit program for retirees; (c) cash-paying patients. 4. Offer valid for up to 5 treatments over a 12-month period. 5. Offer valid only for BOTOX® and BOTOX® treatment-related costs not covered by insurance. For residents of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, offer applies only to the cost of BOTOX® and not to any related medical service(s). 6. Claims must be submitted within 180 days of treatment date and must include a copy of (a) an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for the BOTOX® treatment, (b) a Specialty Pharmacy (SP) receipt for BOTOX®, or (c) other writing showing payment of out-of-pocket BOTOX® and treatment-related out-of-pocket costs. 7. A BOTOX® Savings Program check will be issued to the patient upon approval of a claim. 8. Abbvie reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this offer without notice. 9. Offer good only in the USA, including Puerto Rico, at participating retail locations. 10. Void where prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted. 11. Offer does not constitute health insurance. 12. By participating in the BOTOX® Savings Program, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions of this program. 13. Subject to all other terms and conditions, the maximum annual benefit that may be available solely for the patient's benefit under the copay assistance program is $4000 per calendar year. The actual application and use of the benefit available under the copay assistance program may vary on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis depending on each individual patient's plan of insurance and other prescription drug costs. 14. To learn about AbbVie’s privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit https://abbv.ie/corpprivacy
For questions about the program, please call 1-800-44-BOTOX (1-800-442-6869).
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I started to get more self-conscious about it, to the point where I didn’t want to be social.”
Jennifer’s struggle with Chronic Migraine began when she was just 16 years old. She recalls her near-daily migraine attacks feeling like a sledgehammer was on top of her head. As a track and cross-country athlete, Jennifer found herself unable to consistently keep up with her workouts due to her enduring headaches and other migraine symptoms.
After years of seeing different doctors and trying different Chronic Migraine treatment options as an adult without meeting her treatment goals, Jennifer started to accept that her 20+ headache days per month were just part of her life. She recalls, “At first, I knew it wasn’t normal. But the migraine attacks were so frequent, and I didn’t know what else to do. I didn’t want to accept it, but I felt like I had no choice.”
Socializing and dating presented additional challenges to her life as an extrovert when Jennifer would often have to cancel plans at the last minute because of her migraine attacks. She started to worry that people just wouldn’t want to “deal with” her and her Chronic Migraine attacks, especially as people started to question if she was really having a migraine attack or if she was using migraine as an excuse to get out of plans.
“I started to get more self-conscious about it, to the point where I didn’t want to be social.”
When Jennifer started working as a marriage and family therapist, Chronic Migraine became an even larger part of her daily life. Knowing she wouldn’t be able to cancel on clients at the last minute, she was constantly worried about having a migraine attack while working with her clients. And when she would try and muscle her way through because she had no sick days left to fall back on, she was constantly wondering, Are my eyes squinting because I’m sensitive to the light? Do my clients think I’m making faces at them?
It wasn’t until nearly a decade later when Jennifer went to Kenya on a safari trip with several friends who worked in the medical field that she was inspired to make a change. Each morning when she woke with a migraine attack, her friends – nurse practitioners and pharmacists among them – questioned why she was so accepting of her struggle. “They just asked me, ‘Why are you accepting these headaches as part of your daily life?’ It had been a while since I asked myself that question,” she recalls. When she returned from the trip, Jennifer made an appointment with a headache specialist to try to get some answers.
Why are you accepting these headaches as part of your daily life?”
Upon returning from her trip, she sought the advice of a headache specialist and learned about BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) for Chronic Migraine. While she was nervous about the injections at first, since starting the treatment, Jennifer has noticed that her monthly headache days have been significantly reduced.*
BOTOX® prevents headaches in adults with chronic migraine, 15 or more headache days a month, each lasting 4 hours or more. It is not approved for adults with migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days a month.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX® may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX:
Please see additional Important Safety Information below.
Since the beginning of her Chronic Migraine journey, her life has evolved. She started her own business, got married, and had twins. While she knows that Chronic Migraine may always be a part of her life, she is determined not to let it run her life.
“There is a difference between accepting this disease, and how you live with it. That’s the biggest thing I’ve learned. Life with Chronic Migraine has taken me on a journey, but I’m happy where I’m at now.”
*BOTOX prevents, on average, 8 to 9 headache days a month at 24 weeks (vs 6 to 7 for placebo).
*BOTOX® for Chronic Migraine is administered by your doctor in 31 different injection sites across 7 head/neck muscle areas.
Please see full Indication, Limitations of Use, and Important Safety Information below or on the website.
Please see full Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, at www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/botox_pi.pdf.
BOTOX may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX:
BOTOX may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of receiving BOTOX. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Do not receive BOTOX if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.
The dose of BOTOX is not the same as, or comparable to, another botulinum toxin product.
Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported, including itching; rash; red, itchy welts; wheezing; asthma symptoms; dizziness; or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you experience symptoms; further injection of BOTOX should be discontinued.
Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects, including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX.
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have or have had bleeding problems; have plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; have weakness of forehead muscles, trouble raising your eyebrows, drooping eyelids, and any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX can harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX passes into breast milk).
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX in the past.
Tell your doctor if you received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.
Other side effects of BOTOX include dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; eye problems such as double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes; drooping eyebrows; and upper respiratory tract infection.
For more information, refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see BOTOX® full Product Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
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