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Dysport vs. Botox

Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) is a medication used to ease muscle spasms and frown lines on your forehead. This medication is injected into the affected muscles by a trained healthcare provider in a clinic setting. Your provider will determine your dose of Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) (measured in units) based on your condition. Side effects of this medication differ depending on where you receive the injections, but they can include pain or discomfort at the injection site, and muscle weakness.

• Neck spasms (cervical dystonia) in adults
• Frown lines in adults under 65 years old
• Muscle spasms in upper and lower limbs in adults and children age 2 years and older

• Nose and throat infection (10%)
• Headache (9%)
• Upper respiratory tract infection (i.e., common cold; 3%)
• Pain at the injection site (3%)
• Reactions at the injection site (3%)

Please note: Side effects reported by people who received Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for frown lines.

• Spread of toxin effects
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Caution in people with existing muscle or nerve-related conditions
• Dry eyes
• Contains cow's milk protein
• Possible risk of infection
• Severe allergic reaction

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription injection used for many medical conditions caused by muscle overactivity or nerve problems. It's FDA approved for treating conditions like overactive bladder, excessive armpit sweating, and for preventing migraines. The medication is injected by a trained healthcare professional. Side effects depend on where the injection is given, but they can include urinary tract infections, headache, and neck pain.

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is different from Botox Cosmetic, which is used for facial and neck lines.

• Overactive bladder (OAB) - adults
• Loss of bladder control caused by nerve-bladder problems - adults
• Nerve-related bladder problem - children 5 years and older
• Headache prevention for chronic migraine - adults
• Muscle spasms - adults and children 2 years and older
• Neck muscle spasms - adults
• Excessive armpit sweating - adults
• Eyelid twitching - adults and children 12 years and older
• Crossed eyes - adults and children 12 years and older

Overactive bladder:

• Urinary tract infection (18%)
• Painful urination (9%)
• Trouble emptying the bladder (6%)

Loss of bladder control:

• Urinary tract infection (24-26%)
• Urine left in the bladder (17%)
• Trouble emptying the bladder (15-17%)
• Difficulty passing urine (15%)

Chronic migraine:

• Neck pain (9%)
• Headache (5%)

Muscle spasms:

• Pain in the arm or leg (up to 9%)
• Muscle weakness (up to 4%)

Neck muscle spasm:

• Trouble swallowing (19%)
• Upper respiratory infection (12%)
• Neck pain (11%)
• Headache (11%)

Excessive armpit sweating:

• Injection site pain (3-10%)
• Bleeding (3-10%)
• Infection (3-10%)

Eyelid twitching:

• Droopy eyelid (21%)
• Damage to surface of the eye (6%)
• Dry eye (6%)

Crossed eyes:

• Droopy eyelid (1-38%)
• Eye misalignment (17%)

• Spread of toxin effect
• Serious allergic reaction
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Lung problems in people with breathing conditions
• Eye problems and bleeding
• Bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections
• Overactive nervous system
• Urinary tract infections
• Trouble emptying the bladder
• Transmission of diseases