Why Use BOTOX for Chronic Migraine?

 

BOTOX is a licensed preventive treatment for Chronic Migraine in the UK and Ireland. It
helps reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks.
“BOTOX significantly reduces migraine days in most patients and can be life-changing."

Who Is It For?

You may be suitable for BOTOX if you:
  • Have chronic migraine (15+ headache days per month, with 8+ being migrainous)
  • Have tried at least 3 other preventive treatments
  • Are aged 18 or over

How Does It Work?

BOTOX is injected into specific muscle areas of the head and neck. It works by blocking pain signals, reducing muscle tension, and calming overactive nerve endings.
Treatments are given every 12 weeks, and benefits often improve over time.

Expected Benefits

  • Fewer migraine days per month
  • Less need for painkillers or triptans
  • Improved sleep, energy, and concentration
  • Better quality of life

“Most patients notice improvement by their second or third treatment cycle.”

Is BOTOX Safe?

Yes. BOTOX has been extensively tested and is approved for this use.
However, you should inform us if you:

  • Are you pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have a muscle or nerve condition
  • Are allergic to BOTOX

Side Effects

Very Common side effects

(may affect more than 1in 10 patients):
  • Temporary pain or bruising at injection site
  • Headache or neck stiffness
  • Drooping eyelids (resolves over time)

Common side effects

(may affect up to 1in 10 patients):
  • Muscle weakness
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Facial asymmetry

 Rare side effects

(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients):
  • Difficulty swallowing or breathing (temporary, and extremely rare)

Treatment Plan at PainClinicNI

  • Initial Consultation to confirm diagnosis and suitability
  • First Treatment Cycle - 31-39 injection sites
  • Review at 12 Weeks to assess response
  • Ongoning treatment if benefit is observed

Our Clinical Insight

We believe BOTOX is the safest and most effective preventive for patients with Chronic Migraine who haven't responded to oral treatments.
Its effects build up over time, especially when given regularly every 3 months.
“Chronic Migraine is often under-treated. BOTOX offers real, sustainable relief for many of our patients.”