Why EFUDEX* (Fluorouracil ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of EFUDEX: satisfied (average rating score: 3.71)
(based on 21 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** EFUDEX
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actinic keratosis | 3 |
| 2 | Skin cancer | 2 |
| 3 | Anogenital warts | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of EFUDEX **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pain | 7 |
| 2 | Burning sensation | 6 |
| 3 | Pruritus | 5 |
| 4 | Rash | 2 |
| 5 | Tenderness | 2 |
| 6 | Sunburn | 2 |
| 7 | Fatigue | 2 |
| 8 | Actinic keratosis | 1 |
| 9 | Nerve injury | 1 |
| 10 | Syncope | 1 |
| 11 | Dry skin | 1 |
| 12 | Eye swelling | 1 |
| 13 | Somnolence | 1 |
| 14 | Nail disorder | 1 |
| 15 | Anger | 1 |
| 16 | Vomiting* | 1 |
| 17 | Fear | 1 |
| 18 | Lethargy | 1 |
| 19 | Blister | 1 |
| 20 | Vaginal infection | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for EFUDEX
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Fluorouracil (Tolak, Fluorouracile dakota, Efudex, Adrucil, Efudix, Fluracedyl, Fluoroplex, Carac, Ribofluor, Fluorouracil)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com