Drug & supplement interaction

Trigger Point Therapy + Botulinum Toxin Type A

Botulinum Toxin Type A brand name: Botox.

No Known Interaction

Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026

The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Trigger Point Therapy and Botulinum Toxin Type A in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Interaction report

Trigger Point Therapy and Botulinum Toxin Type A

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Botulinum Toxin Type A and Trigger Point Therapy in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — research on Trigger Point Therapy alongside specific medications may be limited.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Trigger Point Therapy at all — not against Botulinum Toxin Type A, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

Trigger Point Therapy is a treatment rather than something you take. Tell whoever provides it which medicines you use, and ask your prescriber whether it is appropriate for your health and treatment. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Trigger Point Therapy safety at a glance

Trigger Point Ther... overall Use caution Generally low risk when done by a trained provider, but improper technique can cause bruising or soreness.

Pregnancy Use caution May be used with care, but tell your provider you are pregnant so they can adjust technique and avoid certain points.

Breastfeeding Generally safe No special concern, since it is a physical therapy and not something you take internally.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Botulinum Toxin Type A and Trigger Point Therapy? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›

What to actually watch for

What Trigger Point Therapy Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Botulinum Toxin Type A. It is the side-effect record for Trigger Point Therapy on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Trigger Point Therapy, this list is the first place to look. 3 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

A stroke or mini-stroke / Low potassium Worth acting on Additional detail
“A case report describes a 37-year-old male who developed quadriplegia and severe hypokalemia within 12 hours following trigger point injections of bupivacaine and methylprednisolone in the trapezius muscles for neck pain associated with myofascial pain syndrome.”

Trigger Point Therapy · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in hypokalemia.
2 sources cited

112970. Sangondimath G, Varma Kalidindi KK, Pandrakula P, Kumar V, Hari Krishan M. An unusual complication of quadriparesis after trigger point injection: a case report. Pain 2021;162(3):711-713. PubMed

112971. Tanoglu C, Duman Ilki C, Ersoy A, Yasar H. Trigger Point Injection as a Rare Cause of Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report. Neurologist 2022;27(4):203-205.
Trouble passing urine / A higher chance of infection Worth acting on Additional detail
“In women with pelvic pain, trigger point therapy with botulinum toxin or saline was reported to cause urinary incontinence and, rarely, urinary retention and urinary tract infection. However, as urinary incontinence, urinary retention, and urinary tract infections are not unusual in women with pelvic pain, the relationship to trigger point therapy is unclear.”

Trigger Point Therapy · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in pain.
1 source cited

103556. Dessie SG, Von Bargen E, Hacker MR, Haviland MJ, Elkadry E. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of onabotulinumtoxin A trigger point injections for myofascial pelvic pain. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019;221(5):517.e1-517.e9. PubMed
Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on Additional detail
“Incorrect placement of the needle during trigger point therapy has been reported to cause pneumothorax or hemopneumothorax. This serious complication can be avoided by refraining from insertion of the needle into an intercostal space. Accidental intrathecal injection has also been reported during an attempt to give a local injection in a superficial trapezius trigger point.”

Trigger Point Therapy · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in depression.
3 sources cited

28803. Shafer, N. Pneumothorax following "trigger point" injection. JAMA 1970;213(7):1193. DOI

103558. Genç S, Eneyli MG, Polat O, O&gbreve;uz AB, Enön S. Hemopneumothorax After Trigger Point Injection for Fibromyalgia. Altern Ther Health Med. 2020;26(2):62-64.

28804. Nelson, L. S. and Hoffman, R. S. Intrathecal injection: unusual complication of trigger-point injection therapy. Ann Emerg Med 1998;32(4):506-508. PubMed
Loss of bladder control Additional detail

Recorded for Trigger Point Therapy in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Trouble passing urine / A higher chance of infection above.
Pain in an arm or leg / Blurred vision Additional detail

Recorded for Trigger Point Therapy in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under A stroke or mini-stroke / Low potassium above.
Constipation Additional detail
“In women with pelvic pain, trigger point therapy with botulinum toxin or saline was reported to cause constipation and, rarely, fecal incontinence. However, as constipation and fecal incontinence are not unusual in women with pelvic pain, the relationship to trigger point therapy is unclear.”

Trigger Point Therapy · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in constipation.
1 source cited

103556. Dessie SG, Von Bargen E, Hacker MR, Haviland MJ, Elkadry E. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of onabotulinumtoxin A trigger point injections for myofascial pelvic pain. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019;221(5):517.e1-517.e9. PubMed

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Trigger Point Therapy — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Botulinum Toxin Type A to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Botulinum Toxin Type A.

Overlapping uses

What Botulinum Toxin Type A Is Prescribed For, and What Trigger Point Therapy Has Been Studied For

These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Botulinum Toxin Type A is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Trigger Point Therapy is a treatment: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.

Botulinum Toxin Type A is prescribed for: Botox is approved to treat a wide range of conditions in adults and some children. These include overactive bladder (OAB) with urge incontinence, urinary incontinence caused by nerve-related bladder overactivity (in adults and in children aged 5 and older), prevention of headaches in adults with chronic migraine (15 or more headache days per month), muscle stiffness (spasticity) in patients aged 2 and older, cervical dystonia (abnormal head position and neck pain), severe underarm sweating (primary axillary hyperhidrosis) when topical treatments haven't worked, eyelid spasms (blepharospasm) in patients aged 12 and older, and crossed eyes (strabismus) in patients aged 12 and older. BOTOX Cosmetic is a separate product containing the same active ingredient but with its own approved cosmetic uses. Both products are given by injection and are not interchangeable with other botulinum toxin products.

Read the rest of what Botulinum Toxin Type A is prescribed for

Botox has not been shown to work for episodic migraine (14 or fewer headache days per month), and its safety for excessive sweating in body areas other than the underarms has not been established.

Trigger Point Therapy has been studied for:

Neck pain studied, not established Trigger Point Therapy has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows
Trigger Point Therapy for neck pain
In patients with non-specific neck pain, preliminary clinical research shows that dry needling at trigger points on the upper trapezius muscle once weekly for 3 weeks reduces pain and improves disability by moderate amounts when compared with baseline. Effects are similar to those following treatment with extracorporeal shock wave therapy.
4 sources cited

103555. Manafnezhad J, Salahzadeh Z, Salimi M, Ghaderi F, Ghojazadeh M. The effects of shock wave and dry needling on active trigger points of upper trapezius muscle in patients with non-specific neck pain: A randomized clinical trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabi PubMed

97838. Sterling M, Vicenzino B, Souvlis T, Connelly LB. Dry-needling and exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled trial. Pain. 2015;156(4):635-43. PubMed

112960. Gattie E, Cleland JA, Pandya J, Snodgrass S. Dry Needling Adds No Benefit to the Treatment of Neck Pain: A Sham-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial With 1-Year Follow-up. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2021;51(1):37-45. PubMed

112966. Navarro-Santana MJ, Sanchez-Infante J, Gómez-Chiguano GF, et al. Dry Needling Versus Trigger Point Injection for Neck Pain Symptoms Associated with Myofascial Trigger Points: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pain Med 2022;23(3):515-525. PubMed

Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Botulinum Toxin Type A on your own; if you are taking Trigger Point Therapy for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.

From our Q&A

Questions About Trigger Point Therapy or Botulinum Toxin Type A

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Trigger Point Therapy or Botulinum Toxin Type A, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

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How much people look this up

Where Trigger Point Therapy and Botulinum Toxin Type A Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Trigger Point Therapy

Top half

#592 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Medication Botulinum Toxin Type A

Top half

#729 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?

Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Trigger Point Therapy reference on this page ↓
Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Trigger Point Therapy and Botulinum Toxin Type A records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.

Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS.

Treatment approach

About Trigger Point Therapy

What is Trigger Point Therapy?

Muscle knots and tightness
Neck and back pain
Tension headaches
Myofascial pain
Limited range of motion
Sports recovery

Trigger Point Therapy is a hands-on (manual) treatment, not a supplement or herb. It targets tight, tender spots in muscles ('trigger points') with pressure or needling to ease pain and stiffness. Some people find real relief, but the research is mixed, so it is best used alongside other care and guided by a qualified provider.

Not applicable (manual therapy technique) · Manual pressure, massage, dry needling, self-massage with tools (foam rollers, massage balls)

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Trigger Point Therapy is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Trigger Point Therapy record says about it on its own.

Trigger Point Therapy: dosing

Because Trigger Point Therapy is a hands-on treatment and not a supplement, there is no standardized 'dose.' The number and length of sessions vary based on your condition, your provider's approach, and how you respond.Many providers start with one or two sessions per week and adjust from there.

From our Trigger Point Therapy monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Trigger Point Therapy monograph & all interactions

Medication

About OnabotulinumtoxinA Injection

What Is OnabotulinumtoxinA Injection Used For?

Brand name: Botox

Botox is approved to treat a wide range of conditions in adults and some children. These include overactive bladder (OAB) with urge incontinence, urinary incontinence caused by nerve-related bladder overactivity (in adults and in children aged 5 and older), prevention of headaches in adults with chronic migraine (15 or more headache days per month), muscle stiffness (spasticity) in patients aged 2 and older, cervical dystonia (abnormal head position and neck pain), severe underarm sweating (primary axillary hyperhidrosis) when topical treatments haven't worked, eyelid spasms (blepharospasm) in patients aged 12 and older, and crossed eyes (strabismus) in patients aged 12 and older.

BOTOX Cosmetic is a separate product containing the same active ingredient but with its own approved cosmetic uses. Both products are given by injection and are not interchangeable with other botulinum toxin products. Botox has not been shown to work for episodic migraine (14 or fewer headache days per month), and its safety for excessive sweating in body areas other than the underarms has not been established.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Botulinum Toxin Type A

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (12,344 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Headache 1,596 reports

Drug intolerance 1,333 reports

Nausea 1,266 reports

Migraine 1,176 reports

Dizziness 1,126 reports

See full OnabotulinumtoxinA Injection drug information

Keep checking

Other Drugs & Trigger Point Therapy

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Trigger Point Therapy — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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2,829 No interaction

No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Trigger Point Therapy against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Trigger Point Therapy list.

See the full Trigger Point Therapy interactions page

See every supplement checked against Botulinum Toxin Type A, ranked by severity

Evidence & sources

Trigger Point Therapy References

The 44 references that drive our Trigger Point Therapy monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Hesse, J., Mogelvang, B., and Simonsen, H. Acupuncture versus metoprolol in migraine prophylaxis: a randomized trial of trigger point inactivation. J Intern Med 1994;235(5):451-456. PubMed
Kovacs, F. M., Abraira, V., Pozo, F., Kleinbaum, D. G., Beltran, J., Mateo, I., Perez, de Ayala, Pena, A., Zea, A., Gonzalez-Lanza, M., and Morillas, L. Local and remote sustained trigger point therapy for exacerbations of chronic low back pain. A randomi DOI
Garvey, T. A., Marks, M. R., and Wiesel, S. W. A prospective, randomized, double-blind evaluation of trigger-point injection therapy for low-back pain. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 1989;14(9):962-964. PubMed
Itoh, K., Katsumi, Y., and Kitakoji, H. Trigger point acupuncture treatment of chronic low back pain in elderly patients--a blinded RCT. Acupunct Med 2004;22(4):170-177. PubMed
Iguchi, M., Katoh, Y., Koike, H., Hayashi, T., and Nakamura, M. Randomized trial of trigger point injection for renal colic. Int J Urol 2002;9(9):475-479. PubMed
Nazareno, J., Ponich, T., and Gregor, J. Long-term follow-up of trigger point injections for abdominal wall pain. Can J Gastroenterol 2005;19(9):561-565. PubMed
Ferrante, F. M., Bearn, L., Rothrock, R., and King, L. Evidence against trigger point injection technique for the treatment of cervicothoracic myofascial pain with botulinum toxin type A. Anesthesiology 2005;103(2):377-383. PubMed
Iwama, H., Ohmori, S., Kaneko, T., and Watanabe, K. Water-diluted local anesthetic for trigger-point injection in chronic myofascial pain syndrome: evaluation of types of local anesthetic and concentrations in water. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2001;26(4):333-336 DOI
Hameroff, S. R., Crago, B. R., Blitt, C. D., Womble, J., and Kanel, J. Comparison of bupivacaine, etidocaine, and saline for trigger-point therapy. Anesth Analg 1981;60(10):752-755. DOI
Kamanli, A., Kaya, A., Ardicoglu, O., Ozgocmen, S., Zengin, F. O., and Bayik, Y. Comparison of lidocaine injection, botulinum toxin injection, and dry needling to trigger points in myofascial pain syndrome. Rheumatol Int 2005;25(8):604-611. PubMed
Shafer, N. Pneumothorax following "trigger point" injection. JAMA 1970;213(7):1193. DOI
Nelson, L. S. and Hoffman, R. S. Intrathecal injection: unusual complication of trigger-point injection therapy. Ann Emerg Med 1998;32(4):506-508. PubMed
Edwards, J. and Knowles, N. Superficial dry needling and active stretching in the treatment of myofascial pain--a randomised controlled trial. Acupunct Med 2003;21(3):80-86. PubMed
Sánchez-Romero EA, Pecos-Martín D, Calvo-Lobo C, Ochoa-Sáez V, Burgos-Caballero V, Fernández-Carnero J. Effects of dry needling in an exercise program for older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot clinical trial. Medicine
Brennan KL, Allen BC, Maldonado YM. Dry needling versus cortisone injection in the treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome: A noninferiority randomized clinical trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(4):232-239. PubMed
Castro-Sanchez AM, Garcia-Lopez H, Mataran-Penarrocha GA, et al. Effects of dry needling on spinal mobility and trigger points in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. Pain Physician. 2017;20(2):37-52. DOI
Pérez-Palomares S, Oliván-Blázquez B, Pérez-Palomares A, et al. Contribution of dry needling to individualized physical therapy treatment of shoulder pain: A randomized clinical trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(1):11-2 PubMed
Arias-Buría JL, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Palacios-Ceña M, Koppenhaver SL, Salom-Moreno J. Exercises and dry needling for subacromial pain syndrome: A randomized parallel-group trial. J Pain. 2017;18(1):11-18. PubMed
Haser C, Stöggl T, Kriner M, et al. Effect of dry needling on thigh muscle strength and hip flexion in elite soccer Players. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2017;49(2):378-383. PubMed
Cerezo-Téllez E, Torres-Lacomba M, Fuentes-Gallardo I, et al. Effectiveness of dry needling for chronic nonspecific neck pain: a randomized, single-blinded, clinical trial. Pain. 2016;157(9):1905-17. PubMed
Cotchett MP, Munteanu SE, Landorf KB. Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for plantar heel pain: a randomized controlled trial. Phys Ther. 2014;94(8):1083-94. PubMed
Tekin L, Akarsu S, Durmus O, Cakar E, Dinçer U, K&imath;ralp MZ. The effect of dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial. Clin Rheumatol. 2013;32(3):309-15. PubMed
Mendigutia-Gómez A, Martín-Hernández C, Salom-Moreno J, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C. Effect of dry needling on spasticity, shoulder range of motion, and pressure pain sensitivity in patients with stroke: A crossover study.
Ghanbari A, Askarzadeh S, Petramfar P, Mohamadi M. Migraine responds better to a combination of medical therapy and trigger point management than routine medical therapy alone. NeuroRehabilitation. 2015;37(1):157-63. PubMed
Sterling M, Vicenzino B, Souvlis T, Connelly LB. Dry-needling and exercise for chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a randomized single-blind placebo-controlled trial. Pain. 2015;156(4):635-43. PubMed
Kietrys DM, Palombaro KM, Azzaretto E, et al. Effectiveness of dry needling for upper-quarter myofascial pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2013;43(9):620-34. PubMed
Liu L, Huang QM, Liu QG, et al. Evidence for dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points associated with low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018;99(1):144-152. PubMed
Aksu Ö, Pekin Do&gbreve;an Y, Sayiner Ça&gbreve;lar N, &Scedil;ener BM. Comparison of the efficacy of dry needling and trigger point injections with exercise in temporomandibular myofascial pain treatment. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019;65(3):2 PubMed
Vier C, de Almeida MB, Neves ML, Santos ARSD, Bracht MA. The effectiveness of dry needling for patients with orofacial pain associated with temporomandibular dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Braz J Phys Ther. 2019;23(1):3-11. PubMed
Manafnezhad J, Salahzadeh Z, Salimi M, Ghaderi F, Ghojazadeh M. The effects of shock wave and dry needling on active trigger points of upper trapezius muscle in patients with non-specific neck pain: A randomized clinical trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabi PubMed
Dessie SG, Von Bargen E, Hacker MR, Haviland MJ, Elkadry E. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of onabotulinumtoxin A trigger point injections for myofascial pelvic pain. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019;221(5):517.e1-517.e9. PubMed
Genç S, Eneyli MG, Polat O, O&gbreve;uz AB, Enön S. Hemopneumothorax After Trigger Point Injection for Fibromyalgia. Altern Ther Health Med. 2020;26(2):62-64.
Rezaeian T, Mosallanezhad Z, Nourbakhsh MR, Noroozi M, Sajedi F. Effects of dry needling technique into trigger points of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in migraine headache: A randomized controlled trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020;99(12):1129-1137. PubMed
Álvarez SD, Velázquez Saornil J, Sánchez Milá Z, et al. Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Ischemic Trigger Point Compression in the Gluteus Medius in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Short-Term Clinical Trial. Int J Environ Res Publi PubMed
Gattie E, Cleland JA, Pandya J, Snodgrass S. Dry Needling Adds No Benefit to the Treatment of Neck Pain: A Sham-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial With 1-Year Follow-up. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2021;51(1):37-45. PubMed
Kalia V, Mani S, Kumar SP. Short-term effect of myofascial trigger point dry-needling in patients with Adhesive Capsulitis. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2021;25:146-150. PubMed
Khoury AL, Keane H, Varghese F, et al. Trigger point injection for post-mastectomy pain: a simple intervention with high rate of long-term relief. NPJ Breast Cancer 2021;7(1):123. PubMed
Llurda-Almuzara L, Labata-Lezaun N, Meca-Rivera T, et al. Is Dry Needling Effective for the Management of Plantar Heel Pain or Plantar Fasciitis? An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pain Med 2021;22(7):1630-1641. PubMed
Navarro-Santana MJ, Gómez-Chiguano GF, Cleland JA, Arias-Buría JL, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Plaza-Manzano G. Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling for Nontraumatic Shoulder Pain of Musculoskeletal Origin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther PubMed
Navarro-Santana MJ, Sanchez-Infante J, Gómez-Chiguano GF, et al. Dry Needling Versus Trigger Point Injection for Neck Pain Symptoms Associated with Myofascial Trigger Points: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pain Med 2022;23(3):515-525. PubMed
Sangondimath G, Varma Kalidindi KK, Pandrakula P, Kumar V, Hari Krishan M. An unusual complication of quadriparesis after trigger point injection: a case report. Pain 2021;162(3):711-713. PubMed
Tanoglu C, Duman Ilki C, Ersoy A, Yasar H. Trigger Point Injection as a Rare Cause of Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report. Neurologist 2022;27(4):203-205.
Ughreja RA, Prem V. Effectiveness of dry needling techniques in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2021;27:328-338. PubMed
Zhang Z, Wang W, Song Y, et al. Immediate Effect of Dry Needling at Myofascial Trigger Point on Hand Spasticity in Chronic Post-stroke Patients: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Neurol 2021;12:745618. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Having Trigger Point Therapy While Taking Botulinum Toxin Type A: Common Questions

Is it safe to have Trigger Point Therapy while taking Botulinum Toxin Type A?

We do not list a known interaction between Trigger Point Therapy and Botulinum Toxin Type A. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.

Are Trigger Point Therapy and Botulinum Toxin Type A used for the same thing?

They overlap in purpose, which usually means the real question is whether you need both rather than whether they are safe together. This page lists the shared uses and how strong the evidence is for Trigger Point Therapy in each. That is a conversation for your prescriber, especially if Botulinum Toxin Type A is being adjusted to a target.

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