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Acetylcholine Release Inhibitors

Acetylcholine release inhibitors are primarily used to treat cervical dystonia, overactive bladder, migraines, excessive sweating, and spasticity. They work by preventing muscle spasms and relaxing muscles and by blocking nerves that produce sweat.

Why are acetylcholine release inhibitors prescribed?

  1. Cervical Dystonia (24%)
  2. Spasticity (20%)
  3. Overactive Bladder (18%)
  4. Migraine (18%)
  5. Excessive Sweating (18%)
  6. Facial Wrinkles (2%)

Key takeaways

Acetylcholine-release-inhibitors are used to treat chronic migraines, muscle spasticity, and overactive bladder. They also have other uses, such as managing excessive sweating and facial wrinkles. These medications work by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a chemical that transmits signals between nerves and muscles, which helps to relax the muscles. Acetylcholine-release-inhibitors are typically available as injectable forms. Examples include Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA), Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA), Daxxify (daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm), and Jeuveau (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs). You can discuss with a healthcare professional which option is best for you.

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Botox

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Botox (onabotulinumtoxin a) is used to treat cervical dystonia, excessive sweating, chronic migraine, overactive bladder, and spasticity. Botox is an acetylcholine release inhibitor, which works by relaxing muscles, preventing muscle spasms, and blocking nerves that produce sweat. The most common form of Botox is a 200 unit vial. It is also available as a 100 unit vial. It is available in both generic and brand versions. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Xeomin

as low as$263
INCOBOTULINUMTOXINA treats severe muscle spasms. It works by relaxing your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness. It may also be used to treat excessive drooling caused by some conditions, such as cerebral palsy. It can be used to decrease the appearance of facial wrinkles.
Botox Cosmetic is part of the Acetylcholine Release Inhibitors class and treats Facial Wrinkles. Acetylcholine release inhibitors are primarily used to treat cervical dystonia, overactive bladder, migraines, excessive sweating, and spasticity. They work by preventing muscle spasms and relaxing muscles and by blocking nerves that produce sweat. Botox Cosmetic is only available as a brand name drug.
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Daxxify

as low as$426
DAXIBOTULINUMTOXINA treats severe muscle spasms. It works by relaxing your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness.  It may also be used to decrease the appearance of facial wrinkles. It works by relaxing muscles in the face, which softens wrinkles.
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Dysport

as low as$512
ABOBOTULINUMTOXINA treats severe muscle spasms. It works by relaxing your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness. It may also be used to decrease the appearance of facial wrinkles. It works by relaxing muscles in the face, which softens wrinkles.
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Jeuveau

as low as$591
Jeuveau is only available as a brand name drug.
Letybo is only available as a brand name drug.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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