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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ALDARA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | basil cell carcinoma | Using for 2 tumors on my face. Had one bout of nausea, itching, extreme redness, scabbing; redness and inflamation in areas near tumor but not related to it -- doctor said Aldara is causing pre-cancerous cells near my tumors to react too, perhaps preventing future tumor formation. | The doctor told me to try to remove scabs by soaking them, because the medicine would soak in better if there were no scab. I found myself picking at the scabs, and developed an infection -- no fun. Had to use antibacterial ointment for several days. The doctor suggested putting vaseline on the inflamed areas to keep scabs from forming. | F | 42 | 4 weeks | 8/15/2005 | 4 | Hpv (external genital warts) | high fever, but went away. Genital area very tender, espiecally where warts once were. Pain during intercourse. | Aldara seems to treat smaller warts. It cleared up my small cluster of warts, but larger warts on my anus have yet to be affected after several weeks. a few blisters have appeared around vaginal opening. They are very sore to the touch and when urinating they burn. Seem to resemble herpes, but after reading other peoples comments about Aldaras treatment on genital warts rethinking that the blisters are just a side effect. Good luck! | F | 15 | 3 weeks | 8/13/2005 | 5 | HPV | white sores, swelling, redness, discomfort, dryness, stinging, itchiness | (continued from below) | F | 26 | 3 days | 8/5/2005 | 5 | HPV | F | 26 | 3 days | 8/5/2005 | 2 | HPV | I have only applied the aldara three times and the pain is so bad. I have read lots of other women experienced open sores and were worried about herpes. I went to the doctor today and they are testing me for herpes, I really hope its some sort of chemical burn. Any ideas for the pain and to help the healing of the sores? Has any had the aldara actually lead to an actual outbreak in herpes? | Not using the cream any more, going to take a different method. | F | 20 | 7 days | 7/25/2005 | 4 | HPV | Lesions, redness, blisters, BURNING | I took Aldara for about 3 weeks and the side affects were minor. Then I applied a little to much of an application and I have had excruciating burning onmy scrotum. I'm blistering and it hurts like hell. I hope this goes away. It's been 3 days with this pain and it doesn't seem to be letting up. I am quitting the application for a little while. BTY, it is clearing up the warts because my skin is falling off. APPLY STRICTLY PLEASE | M | 23 | 3 weeks | 7/20/2005 | 3 | HPV | Gosh, isn't this great... Okay, so just like everyone else, I've been in excruciating pain. Only because I managed to not follow the directions entirely. However, I did find some stuff that helped the irritation. It's called Candula gel, and it's usually found at like Whole Foods markets...places like that. It stings at first, especially if it's an open cut/wound/burn, but then relief is amazing...and it helps with the healing. I recommend the gel, just for that added cooling effect. | As for aldara, I'm not sure how well it's working because I took a break considering I had a burn/blister that gave me the worst pain ever. I think doctors need to emphasize how aldara should be used once you've healed from whatever recent procedure you just had done. I just had the warts burned maybe a week and a half before, and so although healed, that particular area of my skin was a lot thinner...thus the adara not only irritated it but burned me. And then on top of that I had some surgically removed. So be patient, heal up a bit, and then apply aldara...otherwise you're uncomfortable and in pain a lot longer than you need to be. Do look into the candula stuff...it's some sort of herbal home remedy crap, but it works -even for burns/cuts. | F | 23 | 4 days | 7/16/2005 | 3 | Molluscum Contagiosum | Open Sores, Scabbing, Chemical Burn, Itching, Lack of sex | Painful scabbing at the base of my shaft, ugly scabs all over the penis. Started getting sores where there was no Molluscum. Let this be a lesson, wear a jimmy hat. Not sure if it is cured or not since the scabs are still there. I am guessing that its not. | M | 28 | 6 weeks | 7/12/2005 | 1 | HPV | I was never told by my health care provider about the possible side effects even though I read the leaflet inside the box. My Dr. applies the creme internally to me 2x a week. I have just experienced the worst burning,itching, swelling, soresness. | This creme is extremely irritating to the skin. I am having it applied to my cervix and when the creme starts to come out I burns like crazy. I have decided to take myself off this creme for two weeks or until I heal from the side effects. | F | 35 | 3 weeks | 7/10/2005 | 4 | warts | After reading others comments, I now realised that i used too much at once. I packed it on, and that's why i have been in so much pain. It caused open sores, swelling, blisters, bleeding, you name it. i couldn't even walk. Lately i have only put it on mildly and can already notice the diff, i can now walk and everything has gone to mild. I feel like a person again :) | Aldara would have done a much better job for me if it was made more clear to NOT put the cream on thick. To only apply small amounts and make sure you wash it off in the morning. | F | 19 | 5 weeks | 7/8/2005 | 2 | HPV/Genital Warts | Burning, Itching, extreme discomfort!!!! Swelling and redness. White spots that look like sores!- Painful painful | I just went to the doctor today because I was having really bad burning and itching as well as swelling. He told me it was a chemical reaction to Aldara and that the side effects should go away in a couple days. I'm not taking this medication until the side effects go away, but I'm not sure I want to take another chance. I can't live like this. I rather cut my vagina off then deal with this pain and discomfort. Wart did seem to get smaller, but I really think there are two more that have formed. Has anyone's side effects gone away within a couple days? I'm desperate for relief! | F | 21 | 7 days | 6/28/2005 | 3 | melanoma--pre-cancerous cells | Although applying Aldara to left top arm I have a rash on the bottom part of arm and on the bottom part of right arm. I have only been using for about 2 1/2 weeks. When first applying I do have a 'case' of dizziness and nausea. I seem to be having a lot of headaches, but that could be due to seasonal allergies and sinus problems. Also have problems of fatigue, but again that could be from FM or CFS. I do seem to have a lot of itching also. | F | 37 | 3 weeks | 6/12/2005 | 5 | GW | below | I wanted to let ppl know that I have been using canesten(clotrimazole - commonly used for thrush ) on the blistering/swelling and it is working wonders - it soothes as well as helps to heal more quickly.. my advice is if u are in pain try this.. only a tiny bit at first and wash off straight away if does nothing or makes worse.. but it did absolute wonders for me.. Goodluck! | F | 22 | 2 weeks | 6/7/2005 | 5 | GW | excuciating pain going wees, blisters, itching, hard to walk, wakes u up at night | I have been using this for nearly 2 weeks.. the wart is just about gone but the blisters are so painful I am now dying for something to get rid of the side effects.. my vagina is no longer recognisable as a vagina it is so swollen and red.. I also had some discharge, mostly in the mornings. If anyone knows of something to aid in getting rid of these blisters/burns PLEASE help! | F | 22 | 2 weeks | 6/5/2005 | 2 | HPV | BURNING , itching, raw skin | i have only been using aldara for about 1 1/2 & it KILLS. i think that the warts may be getting smaller but cant tell because everything is swollen. i cry everytime i pee and am EXTREMLY dehydrated bc i dont want to drink aything because the pain that comes with urinating. the only thing that has made me feel better is taking baths, i have been taking 5 baths the past 2 days but just read that Doctors recommend against bathing? i am in so much pain it is unbearable. i will stop using cream until i heal but then continue until these stubborn little warts are gone!! ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO MAKE THE PAIN GO AWAY?? | F | 17 | 2 weeks | 6/3/2005 | 5 | squamous cell | affected area turned bright red and burned all night but that meant it was working. | I applied it to the lesion on the bridge of my nose each night for twelve nights then stopped for three nights and then did it three times a week until the scab fell off. I am now using topicort to relieve inflamation and it appears the cancer is gone! | F | 71 | 5 weeks | 5/23/2005 | 3 | Gential Warts | HOLY COW I SURE HOPE THAT IS WORKING!!! ACTUALLY FIRST WEEK IN USING THIS AND LET ME TELL YOU THE PAIN IS UNGODDLY!!! WHEN I GO TO THE BATHROOM FEELS LIKE I HAVE A HUGE CUT AND SOMEONE IS POURING ACHOHOL ON ME. BUT OF COURSE THIS IS THE FIRST WEEK OF THIS, I HAVE READ MANY TESTIMONIES OVER THIS AND I HOPE THAT IT WORKS!!!!! | M | 30 | 7 days | 5/23/2005 | 3 | GENTIAL WARTS | pain, some swelling, reddness,ITCHING!!! | I started using this about two weeks ago I think that My doctor should of Warned me alittle better than she did. I read all the insrtuctions before use. Ok but let me tell you it should be in BIG BOLD LETTERS the side effects. I haven't seen really any changes and what have you, but I am desperate and willing to try to do anything to get rid of them. Actually have just one,but it is aggervating. The itching is so incredible that u can't stand it and then when u want to go to the bathroom I really dread it. Like I said only two weeks!!!! Hope that it doesn't last too long. Maybe doctors should prescibe a cream to nub it or something!!! | F | 22 | 14 days | 5/23/2005 | 5 | HPV/external genital warts | ITCHING! strange bleeding, stings a little when pee touches the areas. Redness, but no swelling. | I started Aldara about a month after I noticed the warts. It has been two weeks and one wart (at bottom of vaginal opening) is completely gone, being replaced by a little | F | 22 | 2 weeks | 5/20/2005 | 4 | Pre-Cancerous Cells (Nose) | Heavy peeling on my nose, Extreme fatigue (I'm not 100% sure if it is because of Aldara) | So far so good. I apply Aldara Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings to my nose. I have had some peeling, but I was warned that that would most likely happen. Although it currently is far from attractive I just remember that I am basically getting brand new skin. | F | 18 | 2 months | 5/18/2005 |