About BOTOX®
Understanding BOTOX® as a Preventive Migraine Treatment
BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a preventive treatment approved by Health Canada to reduce the frequency of chronic migraine in adults. If you experience 15 or more headache days per month, with at least 8 showing migraine features, you may be a candidate for BOTOX® therapy.
Unlike medications taken during a migraine attack, BOTOX® works by calming overactive pain pathways before migraines begin. It is injected into targeted areas of the head and neck using very fine needles, taking about 10 minutes per session. These shallow injections target the muscle areas linked to migraine pain and help block pain signals to the brain.
At Chinook Medical Centre, our experienced physicians follow evidence-based protocols to deliver BOTOX® migraine treatment safely and effectively — right here in clinic.
Clinically Proven Results, Trusted by Thousands
Since its approval in 2011, BOTOX® has become the #1 prescribed branded treatment for chronic migraine worldwide — with over 1 million patients treated and more than 4.2 million treatments administered.
In clinical trials, patients receiving BOTOX® reported a reduction of 8 to 9 headache days per month on average — compared to 6 to 7 days for placebo. These effects build over time, with the most noticeable improvements often felt by week 24, after the second session.
Here’s why patients trust BOTOX® for migraine management:
Just 4 treatments per year (every 12 weeks)
Sessions last only 10 to 15 minutes
99% of patients say they plan to continue treatment
Can improve response to medications and reduce migraine severity
Who Qualifies for BOTOX® Migraine Therapy?
BOTOX® is approved specifically for chronic migraine, which differs from occasional headaches or episodic migraine. You may be eligible if:
You experience 15 or more headache days per month
At least 8 of those days include migraine symptoms
Your migraines significantly impact your quality of life
If you’re unsure whether BOTOX® is right for you, we recommend booking a consultation with one of our physicians. We’ll review your migraine history and help create a customized treatment plan suited to your needs.
For detailed medical information, see the BOTOX Therapeutic Product Monograph.
Meet the Team
At Chinook Medical, we’re more than just a team of professionals – we’re a dedicated family driven by our passion for healing and our commitment to exceptional patient care.
Dr. M. EMADI
MD, CCFP
Dr. Rania Hanna
MD, CCFP
Dr. Zahra Mirkarimi
MD, CCFP
Dr. Anas Al-Adhami
MD, CCFP
