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| 1 | Basal Cell Cancers on face | I only used it two days on my forehead. On the third day I woke up with diarrhea, abdominal cramping, red burning cheeks, slight fever, acid stomach and throat. I felt ill for 3 days and couldn't eat. The next few days I still have an acid stomach and am burping all the time and feel weak. | After doing all the research online I wished so much that I NEVER used it for even a minute. How can doctors recommend this when there are so many adverse reactions? | F | 57 | 2 days | 1/12/2010 | 1 | Basel cell skin cancer | I was told to apply to my chest area to see if it "brought up" any skin cancers. Previously have had 6 MOHS - removed from my forehead. Aftr one week res bumps started to appear. At the end of 2 weeks I had large weeping sores. My entire chest hurt then and hurts now. I started to feel like I couldn't breathe at times, as though I had a huge weight pressing on my chest. I stopped the cream at 2 weeks. I am at 4 weeks now and have been experiencing flu like symptoms, difficulty sleeping, tired and dragged out. I wish I had never done this. It hasn't been tested for long enough. My Doc is a "top" Dermatologist at Yale and he doesn't seem concerned. | F | 66 | 15 days 1X day | 4/18/2014 | 1 | Itching, fatigue, backache, hip feeling sore on left side, runny nose, and insomnia. | I am so glad I researched Aldara. My dr. prescribed it to me for BCC in 3 places (the forehead and 2 on the back area). Sense I have been taking Aldara I have not felt normal. The sores are really itchy and red. My back aches all the time and my stomach makes a gurgling sound all the time and I have been extremely fatigue. Christmas was a week ago and I could hardly wake up to see my kids open their presents and as soon as they did I went back to bed. I could hardly stay awake while traveling short distances to family. I thought it would pass but after not being able to sleep and all the other symptoms I decided to google Aldara. I have had other BCC and the Dr. would always cut it out or lazer it out. I want to know why Aldara is a better method? I would rather go through the cutting and stiches than feel like I do. I am going to disscontinue it for a few days until I can talk to a few other doctors. | F | 36 | 6 weeks | 1/2/2010 | 1 | 3 ak's; 1 basal | Pain, burning, itching, crusting, blisters, bleeding, pus, a 5" reaction site from a dime-sized application (right forearm.) Looked extremely ugly. Totally unprepared - did not match pictures of 'normal'. No matter how much I complained the NP said 'it's normal.' She had me applying twice/day. Extremely depressed as much from cream as how I was treated at doctor's office as a 'complainer.' | This is awful stuff. I won't return to that doctor ever again. Two weeks after stopping my arm is red/blue/scabbed/ugly for huge section. I got into a new dermatologist on urgent basis who stopped it immediately. Thank god it was an arm I could cover w/sleeves and not my face! | F | 51 | 5 days | 1/23/2010 | 1 | Genital warts | Chemical burn, painful urination, swelling and discomfort walking. Now painful sex due to scar tissue around vaginal opening and perineum. I now always tear there during sex. | I applied this cream only once and although I thought I used the proper amount I may have used too much. I wore pantyhose and was flying internationally so there was no chance for my vulva to have proper air circulation. After the flight I washed off the cream and a dime sized piece of my perineum was burned off into a sore that took weeks to fully heal. It was truly awful! The genital warts I had were tiny (two side-by-side) and on my perineum just below my vaginal opening. I have never had another outbreak, but if I did I would never use Aldara again! for the first few years after the treatment I would sometimes tear during sex at the base of my vagina/perineum where I had applied the cream. Now 13 years later (and for the past six years) I ALWAYS TEAR there after sex! The skin/scar tissue is so thin and tight that no matter how I try to prevent it, I always have this issue. This cream has destroyed my sex life! Do not use this medicine! | F | 33 | 1 days 1X day | 5/15/2013 | 1 | actinic keratoses | Two days after applying to forehead started experiencing body aches, fatigue, chest pain and severe acid reflux (day and night). After second application (4 days later)constant headache. After researching this product on the internet, I have decided to discontinue. It is not worth it!! I have not slept for three nights due to acid reflux. | I'm so disappointed in my doctor. I trusted her opinion that there were minimal side effects from using this drug. I'm only relieved that I realised before making any more applications. | F | 41 | 5 days | 11/15/2009 | 1 | actinic keratosis | Applied to chest area--entire chest broke out in red blisters that oozed, itched, burned, and after 8 weeks of using Aldara is still not showing any signs of improvement. Also, each day after using the drug, experience anxiety, low-grade fever, chills, muscle aches, flu-like symptoms--pretty much incapacitated on the day after using twice each week. Does anyone out there have any insight as to when I will see improvement? Will I have to go the entire 12 weeks and finish the last dose before I start to heal? I feel like I'm scared for life--this is sooooo bad! | Was not even aware of actinic keratosis until physician's assistant brought to my attention and prescribed Aldara. Did not warn me of side effects. I'd rather take my chances with the actinic keratosis than use this drug again. Has been prescribed for 12 weeks--am into 9th week now. Will continue to the end, but would never do this again. | F | 63 | 8 weeks | 11/24/2009 | 1 | HPV/GW | Took for only 3 days.. in a row. By day two I developed mildly sore red bumps (rash-like) on the inside of both sides of my outer labias by the next day they looked redder, felt more sore to the touch and possibly open wounds. The next day they turned into tiny bubble-like bumps with a white pus in the middle and they're mildly itchy. The area may be a little swollen as well. The wart I had was VERY tiny, looks like it's going away already. I have no other symptoms since I stopped using the cream but I only used it 3x. Is this normal? I do not have herpes but I'm worried if I get checked my OB/GYN is going to automatically assume I do. | I do not recommend this cream as I'm sure my symptoms are side effects. They're undesirable, uncomfortable and more embarrassing than the almost microscopic wart I had. Just get them frozen off. | F | 23 | 3 days | 11/9/2009 | 1 | gw | fatigue, depression,nausea, cold like symptoms and the most painful swollen sores....nearly collapsed thinkin it was herpes | thankyou so much all u guys writing about the side effects of this cream....was lookin at living with herpes sites since discovering my vagina is red swollen and has big ulceration and pussy blister on it......then i read this site and i ticked all the boxes i have had a constant sickness feelin for a week (been usin cream for 2 1/2 weeks) burning, soreness, tired all the time, hot sweats headaches which i never suffer from and now the most frightenin lookin sores.....still goin to my gum clinic tomorrow but at least now i know she cant fob me off with herpes...yes my warts r almost gone but the pain and worrying it has caused is terrible!!! my vagina is constantly throbbing!!!! im throwing mine away!!!!!! think ive been using to much of the stuff but my god if it makes me feel this crap a tiny little sachet.....sick feelin is unbearable....recently been tested for everything came back clear now suddenly after usin this cream ive got herpes like sores....aint had sex for 3 months 90 percent sure its cos of the cream thanks to you guys | F | 24 | 18 days | 10/20/2009 | 1 | genital warts | cough, headache, body aches, chills, herpes-like lesions, swelling on site, burning upon urination | aldara is a horrible drug. it has been classified as a carcinogen. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE. my warts went away after one week but now i am in so much pain i cannot even walk. | F | 20 | 7 days | 10/24/2009 | 1 | BCC | Severe irritation, including swelling and bleeding at site. Aldara triggered a systemic autoimmunce reaction - psoriasis, joint pain, sores inside nose. | I've read some of the comments, and you should know that Aldara is NOT SUPPOSED TO BE USED ON YOUR FACE OR HEAD. It's also NOT SUPPOSED TO BE USED ON OPEN SORES! If you are experiencing an open sore from the use of Aldara then you must stop using it immediately. I'm an RN and my husband is an MD. After my experience with this drug, and after reading of other people's experiences, we don't advise it's use. It's just not worth the risks. Please be aware that Aldara is not supposed to be used on the face or head, or on open sores. | F | 38 | 60 days | 8/20/2009 | 1 | genital warts | extremely bad cold (sore throat, runny nose, dry/flemmy cough), painful open sores, painful to urinate | I was prescribed Aldara for genital warts, the idiot that I am I applied it to a wart right at the entrance of my vagina, bad idea people, always follow instructions and never self medicate, right now I am on pain killers because I developed extremely painful open sores which to my horror my doctor said might be herpes, however since doing my own research I have concluded that it is a super bad reaction to this medication, on top of that I got a really bad cold which is another side effect of the drug, I am in hell right now, my doctor said if it's herpes it would take 7-10 days to heal vs. 2-4 days if it's a chemical burn from Aldara, so far the healing is on its way so I don't think it's herpes. Be very careful with this medication, do not blob it on and always ask a doctor if your going to apply it to a new area of your genital area because it might not be meant to be applied there, generally I found going to the doctor to burn the warts off more effective with that freezing stuff I don't know what they call it but once a week for 3-4 treatments has worked for me in the past, I would not recommond this product as I find it way too harsh on my skin even when I used it properly and it's expensive too, made me itchy and takes a long time to start working, not worth the time, money or pain | F | 24 | | 9/6/2009 | 1 | GW | Very very sore around anal area, cant go the toilet, cant walk cant sit cant sleep. Iv got sores and what looks like blisters and the pain is worse than child birth. Itching and stinging pain and im swollen | I am nearly on my 4th week of using and Its done nothing apart from cause me a great deal of pain, I have spent most of the day crying my eyes out from the pain and discomfort. None of the warts have gone away. Im so red down below and feel like and look like I have got loads of blisters. It feels like someone has burnt my skin off | F | 21 | 21 days | 9/26/2009 | 1 | Genital Warts | Red like blisters, pain urinating, pain walking, fever, vomiting, itching, burning, swallon labia 2 years after and my skin still splits and tears. | I was prescribed Aldara firstly 2 years ago gone April. For the first month of using Aldara it was fine to use with a mild burning sensation. The more I used it the greater this pain got. I rang my doctor as I was concerned as I was never told about these side effects. She advised to continue using the product. So I did. I then noticed red like blisters which made it painful to walk and urinate. I went back to my doctor who then told me I had herpes and also prescribed me Valtrex. I continued using both medications with no success. I then went and got a second, third, fourth and fifth opinion as the pain was so bad and I had now had 2 months off work. They all said the same thing. I then went to a sexual health clinic and the lady here told me never to use Aldara as one single application can lead to life long problems and that she had seen some horror stories. She also told me I did not have herpes phew! She told me to stop using any medication and have salt baths daily to cleanse the area to help it heal. Once it had healed she simply burnt them off. This caused no pain and they were gone the following day. Although the aldara got rid of the warts, it caused immense pain and they still came back. I lost my job as I could not walk or urinate without a great deal of pain for 6 months. 2 YEARS ON MY SKIN STILL TEARS AND THIS CAUSES A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN WHEN GOING TO THE TOILET EVERY SO OFTEN. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT! SOME PEOPLE MAY HAVE LESS SEVERE SIDE-EFFECTS BUT YOU MAY EX | F | 21 | 6 months | 7/5/2009 | 1 | Genital Warts | red itchy bumps | I was diagnosted with anal warts a few months ago and begain treatment immediately. My doctor originaly prescribed Condylox (podofilox) which is a solution that is used to destroy the skin of the wart. It worked within a week the warts were gone but the solution irritated my skin. A few months later they were back and I was prescribed Aldara instead. I used this medication for a month 3 times a week and did not see any results. The warts begain to grow larger and rapidly speaded. My Dr. infomed me that I would have to use this medication for atleast three months before they would disappear. However, it seems as if since using Aldara the warts had gotten worse. This was a very expensive medication and clearly was a waste of money. | F | 26 | 4 weeks | 7/22/2009 | 1 | small dime sized bcc | on behalf of my Mother - her face just about came off | My mom died one week after the worst of it - her ENTIRE RIGHT side of her face came off - black scabs - puss like a horror movie - obviously it went into her system - she was weak - and passed away - this is no joke - beyond horrible | F | 75 | 7 days | 7/25/2009 | 1 | GW | I had painful lesions on previously healthy tissue, opposite of application site. My husband has sloughing of forskin, redness and irritation. Will discontinue after reading that many others experience same painful side effects. | Sounds like a class action law suit. | F | 29 | 4 weeks | 8/25/2008 | 1 | bcc | Permanent scarring on my chest resulting from application of this cream. Excruciating burning while undergoing the treatment. | DON'T USE ALDARA! Even though my post-treatment biopsy of the scar tissue was not malignant, I have read in Merck Manual that scar tissue can hide future malignant cells. Would have been better to have surgically removed the cells. FDA should take this drug off the market! | F | 61 | 8 days | 9/6/2008 | 1 | bcc's | flu like symptoms immediately.Acute pancreatitis,Poly myalgia rheumatica, Fibromyalgia.Complete loss of independanceand quality of life. | I used aldara for two days.I became ill immediately with flu like symptoms.I was advised to stop using the cream and to continue when the symptoms subsided. They have never subsided. It is now SEVEN YEARS that I have been sick.I am in constant pain. i am disabled. I have difficulty walking. I experience constant abdominal pain.Have difficulty eating food without experiencing severe pain.My life has been destroyed.THIS DRUG SHOULD NOT BE USED ON RATS OR HUMANS OR ANY LIVING BEING. IT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE MARKET. There are other options.Do not risk your health by using this drug.The general medical community will not listen to what we are saying. My reports to the FDA of symptoms from Aldara Cream,do not appear on the FDA sight.So many people are ill from using this drug. THERE IS NO CURE FOR THE AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES THAT ARE A BY-PRODUCT OF ALDARA CREAM.visit www.aldara1.com and educate yourself. please tell people you meet. 7 years is a very long time to be living in this extreme | F | 48 | 2 days | 9/9/2008 | 1 | genital warts | The first week went ok a little itchy and alot of the warts dissapeared then the next week was hell i was sooo itchy that i couldnt go in public i would scratch self concisoly.My skin started peeling away and getting red then i got herpie like sores couldnt pee with out crying and the thought of putting soap on it to wash it made me wanna die thinking of it.I can take pain but this was rediculus!!The beging of the third week i went to the Dr.she persciribed the medicen but new none of the side affects she made a big deal out of the sores and had a blood test for herpies done the test was negitive.I will never put that cream on again there has to be some other way to cure these warts!and if it dosnt involve that cream i will do it!!the wost thing about this was my b.f is a carrier and doesnt get the warts he didnt no how it felt and still doesnt and i have no one to talk to about this probblem. | F | 19 | 3 weeks | 9/24/2008 |