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Birth Defect Fears Over Botox Rival

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Live News: Concerns have been raised over the use of anti-wrinkle treatments like Botox, after an Australian baby was born with serious birth defects.

The mother was given facial cosmetic injections of the drug Dysport in the first weeks of her pregnancy in 2005. Her baby was born deaf and blind.

A report by the manufacturer a year later admits a possible link with the drug's use, News Ltd reported.

Possible birth defects are among 46 different adverse reactions to the botulinum type A toxin used in Botox and Dysport that have been reported to the Therapeutic Goods Administration since July 1, 1994

Other reported reactions include temporary facial paralysis, fatigue, dizziness, hallucinations, trouble swallowing and anxiety.



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2 comments so far | Post a comment now
Kelley December 29, 2008, 1:33 PM

Hmmm. I wonder if she knew she was pregnant when she got the injection.

rugbymom December 29, 2008, 1:34 PM

Hmmm. I wonder if she knew she was pregnant?!


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