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Dr. Butchee:
Hi, I’m Doctor Margo Butchee, a neurologist in Oklahoma City. I specialize in treating patients like you who have headaches and migraine.
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Margo Butchee, MD
Neurologist
Dr. Butchee:
Chronic Migraine can be a debilitating disease. In fact, Chronic Migraine has impacted me personally, as well as others in my family. I even prescribe BOTOX® for Chronic Migraine to my own mother. It’s important to get an accurate and documented diagnosis. To do so, I spend time with my patients, asking them questions, and carefully listening to their responses.
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The importance of Receiving a Chronic Migraine Diagnosis
Dr. Butchee:
Getting a proper diagnosis is key to determining the right treatment approach. If you are experiencing 15 or more headache days per month—with 8 or more of those associated with migraine—and with headaches lasting over 4 hours, it could be Chronic Migraine.
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15+ headache days per month
8+ days associated with migraine
4+ hours of headache
Dr. Butchee:
Counting your totally headache-free days is a great way to determine accurate counts.
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Count headache-free days to determine accurate counts.
Dr. Butchee:
Once a patient is diagnosed with Chronic Migraine, it’s time to talk treatment. And sometimes that means I’ll recommend BOTOX®. BOTOX® became the first FDA-approved preventive treatment for Chronic Migraine.
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Over 1 million Chronic Migraine patients treated with BOTOX® since FDA approval in 2010*
*Data on File, AbbVie, Inc. REF‑116902
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#1 prescribed branded
Chronic Migraine preventive treatment*
*Based on IQVIA data from May 2018 to May 2024.
Dr. Butchee:
It’s a preventive treatment that is proven to prevent headaches before they even start.
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BOTOX® prevents 8 to 9 headache days per month from baseline (vs 6 to 7 for placebo) at week 24
Dr. Butchee:
For some Chronic Migraine patients, considering BOTOX® can be a little overwhelming and it’s totally understandable.
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Being hesitant about BOTOX® is understandable
Dr. Butchee:
This video was created to help address these concerns as you consider starting BOTOX® for Chronic Migraine.
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ADDRESSING YOUR CONCERNS
Dr. Butchee:
When I talk to my Chronic Migraine patients about BOTOX®, many of them have questions about the injections.
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Let’s talk about injections
Dr. Butchee:
How many shots does it take?
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How many shots does it take?
Dr. Butchee:
Does it hurt?
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Does it hurt?
Dr. Butchee:
BOTOX® is administered as shallow injections in the areas of the neck and head that may be associated with migraine. These areas were used in the clinical trials that led BOTOX® FDA approval—and the ones proven to work for people with Chronic Migraine.
Dr. Butchee:
BOTOX® for Chronic Migraine requires 31 injections, performed by a trained healthcare professional.
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31 injections in 7 muscle groups
Real Patient:
I come in; I get my injections once every 3 months – I’m in and I’m out.
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Injections take about 10 minutes*
Every 3 months
Real BOTOX® for Chronic Migraine patient who is an AbbVie employee.
*Data on file, AbbVie Inc. REF-89020.
Dr. Butchee:
Some people have a fear of needles, which is understandable. And some patients said that they feel like “tiny pinches” or “pinpricks.”
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Patients who have received BOTOX® have reported that the shots feel like “tiny pinches*” or “pinpricks.”
*BOTOX® CM Patient Message Optimization Final Report.
Real Patient:
I had concerns, because of the toxin aspect. But Dr. Butchee told me about how BOTOX® is made...
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Real BOTOX® for Chronic Migraine patient.
Real Patient:
...from small amounts of a naturally occurring, purified protein from a bacteria. And she also told me how it is carefully manufactured following strict standards. And when I learned all that, I felt more comfortable.
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BOTOX® is made from small amounts of a naturally occurring, purified protein from a bacteria, and it is carefully manufactured following strict standards.
Dr. Butchee:
One of the most common questions asked about BOTOX® is: Are there side effects?
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What are the possible side effects?
Dr. Butchee:
When BOTOX® was administered during clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions reported were neck pain and headache.
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The most common adverse reactions vs placebo were neck pain (9% vs 3%) and headache (5% vs 3%)
This is not a complete list of possible side effects.
See Important Safety Information and Medication Guide and talk to your doctor.
Real Patient:
Go talk to your neurologist. Get the facts. And understand what BOTOX® can do for you.
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Real BOTOX® for Chronic Migraine patient.
Real Patient:
I really do wish I had started BOTOX® sooner.
I would say don’t wait—talk to your doctor and see if BOTOX® is an option for you.
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In a survey, 91% of current users wish they had talked to their doctor and started treatment sooner* Real BOTOX® for Chronic Migraine patient who is an AbbVie employee.
*2023 BOTOX® Chronic Migraine Patient Market Research; BOTOX® current users (n=78).
Dr. Butchee:
I want to thank you for your time and for considering BOTOX®. For my appropriate Chronic Migraine patients, I recommend BOTOX®.
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“I recommend BOTOX®”
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BOTOX® has nearly 15 years of Chronic Migraine experience.
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15 years of patient impact* logo
*Since FDA approval in October 2010.
Visit BOTOXCM.com to learn more
Announcer:
Now that you know the facts about BOTOX®, you are encouraged to ask your doctor about same-day samples for appropriate new patients to evaluate efficacy and safety.
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Ask your doctor about samples
Announcer:
If you have commercial health insurance, you may be eligible to pay as little as zero dollars for your treatment. Don’t forget to ask your doctor about the BOTOX® Savings Program.
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Eligible, commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0 for BOTOX® treatments*
Visit BOTOXSavingsProgram.com to learn more; or scan this code; BSP logo;
*Eligibility: Available to patients with commercial insurance coverage for BOTOX® who meet eligibility criteria. This co-pay assistance program is not available to patients receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs (for example, Medicare [including Part D], Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Affairs programs) or where prohibited by law. Offer subject to change or termination without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. This is not health insurance. For full Terms and Conditions visit abbv.ie/bsp-terms or call 1-800-44-BOTOX (800-442-6869) for additional information. To learn about AbbVie’s privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit https://abbv.ie/corpprivacy
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