title: Can the immunological response to botulinum toxin trigger headaches?
abstract: OnabotulinumtoxinA has recently proved beneficial for the treatment of chronic migraine; even though, headaches are not infrequently reported by patients receiving botulinum toxins for different conditions. Here the author discusses the potential mechanisms on how the immunological response following the application of botulinum toxins may trigger headaches and/or migraine.
authors.affiliation: Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic, Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, The Smith Tower, Suite 1801 6550 Fannin, Houston, TX, 77030, USA, baizabaljf@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: José Fidel
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Baizabal-Carvallo
mesh_terms: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A