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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ALDARA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | | 1/27/2005 | 5 | HPV | I have some leftover Aldara boxes, expiration 09/06, if anyone needs it please e-mail me at [email protected] | F | | 3/23/2005 | 5 | GW - 4 years ago, I had the LEEP procedure to remove the GW infected skin, both externally and internally. After the surgery, my dr applied Aldara intravaginally 1/week for 10 weeks. Surgery was painful and the aldara treatments were uncomfortable, but never stopped me from living normally. I tested negative for abnormal paps since then. Stress increases your chances of GW and over the holidays, while showering, I discovered a 3 small GW's and still had leftover Aldara (expired by now) packets so I decided I would just apply the cream myself until my ob/gyn apt - WRONG THING TO DO! I used an entire packet last Thursday night, both externally and internally as my dr had done before, went tanning the next day too - another HORRIBLE idea. Due to the amt of aldara I applied and tanning - I have SEVERE burns! | 4 days | 1/1/2008 | 5 | Precancerous lesion on labia minor | 1 days 5% cream | 4/25/2014 | 4 | Genital Warts | Have warts around my anus, initially had them frozen off a couple of times but they just returned in numbers. Started with Imiquimod (Aldara) 3 times a week, the doctor told me to apply using my finger and that I could use one sachet twice. After the 3rd application the pain had increased with dry, cracking skin, itchiness. I can’t use any kind of soap on the area as the pain is intense so I just wash with warm water. The other side effects are the flu symptoms, exactly 11 hours after applying the cream I start with headaches, muscle pain, pressure behind the eyes and extreme tiredness but ibuprofen seems to help. The warts are decreasing in size after 3 weeks and I’ve learnt that applying with a qtip just a tiny amount on each wart is much better. | Less is more!!! Only apply to the warts themselves, this cream is a form of chemotherapy so use sparingly. Using camomile lotion the day after the treatment helps with the itching. | M | 20 days 3X W | 4/22/2021 | 4 | GW | had massive burns due to not following the directions, and had to directly apply silvadene to help with the chemical burns. the product works, but in times of lower than average health, they will return. cannot stress the importance of following the recommended dose!!!!!!!!! | this treatment does work, but the gw will not go away totally, you will get them again. you are still a carrier of the virus whether or not you show any apparent symptoms, and any time that you health is slightly below par expect to see some reoccur. in this case, just continue treatment. | M | 2 weeks | 9/9/2007 | 4 | hpv | body aches, fatigue, swollen labia, burning, itching, redness, chapped skin, open blisters i thought were herpes but seems like alot of people experienced this so my mind is at ease a bit. | despite all the side effects, overall a good drug. the first few i found were gone in a bit over a week..which gives me hope for the newer ones. | F | 3 weeks | 11/18/2008 | 4 | GW | did any other ladies develop a rash during her period on this? i used a pad and developed a horrible rash.. im hoping the two are related. | F | 6 weeks | 12/16/2008 | 4 | HPV | ITCHING, flu-like symptoms- headache and weakness. Itching is annoying and severe, will wake you up at night. Much like a yeast infection. Some slight stabbing pain- occasional- nothing I could not handle. | been taking for 2 weeks, and notice a difference. I had a crop of many large warts, loc: perenium, that all popped up within a week. With use of Aldara, warts have drastically disapated. Never noticed any of the warts | F | 2 weeks | 4/4/2005 | 4 | gw | (thank christ I came across this site!) I have been using this for a week now, and I have fatiuge, mood swings and headaches and extreme uncomfort down there. I also have itchiness, very bad stinging sensation and when I go toilet the pain is absolutely unbearable I wouldnt wish it upon my worst enemy, still I see a small improvement already, il use it again next week and see. I would not recommend this. | 1 days | 8/11/2013 | 4 | HPV genital warts. (anal warts) | THE MOST HONEST REVIEW: REDNESS in the area applied! extremely mild itch but lots of burning! going to the bathroom is painful. slight headache..and fatigue. | IT TRULY DOES WORK. at least to some extent. ive been using it for 2 weeks now and if you can bear through the uncomfortableness of this medication youll see results. follow the instructions carefully..if your going to rub it all over the affected area, be prepared to have burning and swelling on the off days. do not exceed the 10 hour period. just use it religously..and try not to be upset over the fact that you this disease..be happy and live your life. stay healthy and take your vitamins. also..let other people be aware of your virus..please. | F | 2 weeks | 11/21/2005 | 3 | gential warts | My reaction to this medication is severe. I'm experiencing major blistering, swelling, and pain. It tremendously hurts to even walk or urinate. BEWARE! | F | 1 months | 10/16/2004 | 3 | | 8/17/2004 | 3 | GW | 1 days 3 | 7/22/2013 | 2 | Gw | Swelling, rash, intense pain, hypersensitive to pee/water as if I have several cuts down there, bleeding. | My treatment involves both freezing and using Aldara after to speed up the process to rid gw. First time I used Aldara, only had mild irritation. Was grateful not to have experienced the possible side effects mentioned by my doctor. However, after my last freezing session, I used Aldara for 3x a week and after my 3rd application, it began to swell and itch. A few days have passed since my last Aldara application but the swelling only got worse and adding more side effects to it. The itching was replaced by unbearable pain despite taking NSAIDs. I started bleeding and my inner folds of my vagina is clearly inflamed as well. I used the cream really sparingly every time! So I don't understand why it is acting up when I was fine with it before. It's really bad. I'd recommend just go with freezing only. It isn't as painful as the side effects I'm experiencing from Aldara. | F | 1 weeks | 5/4/2016 | 2 | BCC | Face: Skin burnt off face (raw - can't go outside), staph infection, loss of appetite, sleep poorly, little energy. Back: tolerable side effects, redness, itching | This is the third time I am trying Aldara over the last 6 months applying it 2 daily. Despite use of anti-biotic cream and extreme care I still caught staph infection all over my face. I have had to stop taking Aladara on my face but will continue using it on my back. The side effects are debilitating. Work productivity severely impacted. Can't go outdoors until skin on face heals (3 days or so). I have not had the body ache this time which I had before. Aldara should be an absolute last resort. It has not removed the BCCs yet | M | 3 months | 4/26/2009 | 2 | HPV | Possible sore on scrotum, irritation, redness, and flaking. | I don't think this is a good medication for it. The warts decreased a little bit...but still there. | M | 3 weeks | 10/15/2004 | 2 | | 1/10/2005 | 2 | moluscum contagiosum | None. I was suprised to not have any side effects after reading the postings on this website. As i did not experience any side effects there was NOT any change in the bumps. Even on areas that were not infected... nothing happened. I don't undestand... No itching or burning or redness..like all of you have claimed. Anybody have any suggestions or comments??? Additionally, my doctor told me to do it 3x a week.. i saw no change so I added 1 day of treatment and then 2 days to the 3.. still nothing! | 2 weeks | 4/13/2006 | 1 | BCC | Don't think if you just use too much you will be affected, if any get's in your bloood stream, which it is likely to do as it creates a sore and scabby area, which you are still suppose to apply....even when the scab cracks, creating the opportunity for Aldara to reach your blood. I had absolutley no side effects until 5 weeks into the treatment...then all heck broke loose. Anxiety, depression, shooting pains, Insomnia, Tinitus. | 4 years later still have the Neuropathy this drug induced. Please stay away from this drug. | F | 1X day | 10/13/2012 |
ALDARA (IMIQUIMOD): This medication is used to treat certain types of growths on the skin. These are precancerous growths (actinic keratoses), a certain type of skin cancer (superficial basal cell carcinoma), and warts on the outside of the genitals/anus. Treating these conditions can decrease complications from them. Imiquimod belongs to a group of drugs called immune response modifiers. It is believed to work by helping to activate your immune system to fight these abnormal skin growths. This product is not recommended for use on children under 12 years of age unless specifically directed by your doctor. FDA Approval Date: 1997-02-27 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)