Treatment for Dystonia Using Xeomin in LA
Xeomin is a neurotoxin complex and falls under the category of type A Clostridium botulinum toxin. As such, it disrupts the nerves and prevents them from functioning normally. Dystonia causes signals to be sent to different muscles resulting in contractions and abnormal postures.
This toxin paralyzes the muscles by halting nerve stimulation. As of now, Xeomin is only suitable for adults who have cervical Dystonia. The treatment is effective in reducing the severity of neck pain and abnormal head positions especially for patients that have not found Botox treatment to be effective.
Xeomin is the first line of treatment for excessive drooling and blepharospasm in adult patients. The drug is also FDA approved. According to the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, around 84,000 patients have had Xeomin injection treatments worldwide.
In addition to treating patients that show resistance to Botox, Xeomin doesn’t require refrigeration before use which simplifies the distribution process. There is also a lower risk of developing antibodies.
Dr. Farzin Pedouim is a board-certified neurologist based in Huntington Beach and Los Angeles. Contact him today to avail Xeomin treatment for Dystonia.