ALDARA Reviews (IMIQUIMOD)

Average Rating: 2.9 (856 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 1  HPV THIS IS THE WORST PAIN IN MY LIFE!! PEEING IS SO PAINFUL, I FALL ON MY FLOOR CRYING AFTER I PEE, RAN A FEVER OF 102, HURTS TO STAND, SIT, AND EVEN LAY. HAVE BEEN IN BED FOR 5 DAYS STRAIGHT. LOTS OF BLISTERING AND BURNING!!!! I went to my doctor after being in pain a few days after starting the aldara and he told me he thinks I have herpes, so i am waiting for my results, but i believe that it is from the aldara cream. i felt it was before and now after reading this website i am sure that i dont have herpes. the aldara cream sucks. this is the most pain i have ever felt in my life. peeing is almost impossible while on this medicine F 19 4 days
2/8/2005
 3  genital warts extremely painful open sore, weeping, smelly. Painful to sit, stand, walk, bend...you name it...However, my doctor then gave me an antibotic cream and just one application made a massive difference in just an hour. You could nearly see the sore healing. Stop using it if it starts to burn or you get a sore..and quickly get hold of an antibiotic cream (NOT a steriod one, which will only inflame the wound) M 39 1 weeks
2/1/2005
 5  Actinic keratosis itching, redness,all the side effects listed in the literature. My face looks really strange. You are going to look noticeably different for sometime. You must follow the instructions in the patient information exactly. Do not leave this product on longer than indicated for your condition. If the redness and itching is more than you can take, skip an application and give your skin more time to recover before the next application. Most of all be patient, this medicine takes time to work. Use a good quality non soap cleanser to wash your skin. Keep your hands clean, and don't pick at the scabs which are going to form. Get used to looking funny for awhile. Rememeber the cure is much better than getting skin cancer. M 52 5 times
1/30/2005
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 1  genital warts it removed two of the warts, but the third one it turned into a large, open, weeping, crusted sore that was extremely painful for about nearly two weeks. Had to stop using the cream obviously. Walking, sitting, standing, sleeping and even wearing underwear was very uncomfortable. the reaction seems to be different for everyone...However, my suggestion would be that if you start to develop an open sore, then STOP..because further applications will make it much worse. M 39 2 weeks
1/30/2005
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1/27/2005
 5  HPV THE TRUTH ABOUT ALDARA FROM A VERY WELL INFORMED Its very easy for your doctor to prescribe the drug to you, but little do they know about the M 36 4 weeks
1/27/2005
 5  hpv THE TRUTH ABOUT ALDARA FROM A VERY WELL INFORMED Its very easy for your doctor to prescribe the drug to you, but little do they know about the M 36 4 weeks
1/27/2005
 3  Genital Warts I was given Aldara 4 years ago when I first found out I had Gential warts and it worked great zero side effects and I got rid of the warts in about 1 month. Well this time I was not so lucky. I started using it again about a couple of weeks ago and now I have these terrible blisters that bleed and burn really bad. I was so sacred that I had herpes, but since I have read a lot of your stories I now realize that it is just a horrible side effect of the med. Last night I did not go to sleep until 4am because I was in soo much pain. I was crying and everything I was about to go to the ER.I put some aloe on it after applying ice all night and it finally subsided. I was real red and very swollen down there. I have never felt so much pain in my 25 years of life. I really thought I was going to die. Eventhough it was painful I am glad that it is not herpes. I still have the one little wart but it looks like it is getting smaller. I still have 2 weeks to go but I am taking a break until the lesions heal. F 25 2 weeks
1/24/2005
 5  medium size gw's I had a little larger than average size warts, and my doc prescribed Aldara. I used it 3x a week, and tried to keep it on for 10 hrs at a time. My warts cleared in 3 weeks!!! The only side effects I experienced were redness of skin, and a tinsy bit of flaking. {Pretty surprising in comparison to the comments I read on this site!!} Also, I should mention my doc said that I shouldn't bath during this time either...so I just showered - that seems to clear the rash that I had developing too :) Who would've thought? I was so surprised at how quickly they cleared.(during that time I also started exercising, and eating healthy - those probably were contributing factors too) I would definately recommend using Aldara to anyone with external gw's. For real, it works good...and isn't as scary to use as it seems. F 21 3 weeks
1/23/2005
 4  hpv redness, swelling and a lot of itching - the itching actually wakes you up at night - as a result the skin breaks down a bit and there are tiny red spots now were I used the cream only use what you need - do NOT feel the need to use the entire packet at night and FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS to the letter. The cream has worked really well for me - warts gone after the 3rd week. The itching and redness started after the second week, but my doctor has decided to take me off the cream for two weeks. Its a small price to pay for getting rid of the warts F 23 4 weeks
1/18/2005
 3  HPV I am only into taking this 1 1/2 weeks now and I am so itchy I feel like I am going to crawl out of my skin!! I hope its working...sounds like everyone has the same effects. You can soak with Domeboros....its over the counter and relieves some discomfort. F 36 2 weeks
1/17/2005
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1/10/2005
 3  Genital Warts Itching, sores I had my 2 tiny genital warts removed but b/c I am extremely type-A personality I wanted extra reassurance....well now I just had a panic attack thinking I had Herpes! After reading all of your responses, I now realize I have the same side affects as everyone else. Small skin burns, and major itching. I wish I had read this before and could have saved myself the over reaction. F 25 4 weeks
1/9/2005
 3  External Genital Warts I just wanted to add to my experience that i had previously written. I got my test results back and the Herpes culture came back NEGATIVE, just like i knew it would. The cuts i received were from use of the ALDARA, by accidentally getting it on areas around my Vagina where it shouldn't have been. I'm glad I found this website, although Aldara does help with the treatment of warts as in my case, it still has some side effects that can really hurt. F 28 3 months
1/3/2005
 3  External Genital Warts When I began this medicine i had some redness and slight burning. I accidently got some of the medicine on another part of my vagina and a cut formed. I went to my GYN, she said it could be Herpes, so they took a swab to test it. I won't get results until next week, but after reading others comments, i'm sure it's from the Aldara, i've been tested before for Herpes and it always came back NEGATIVE, so i'm sure this cut is from the Aldara. My warts are shrinking, but some of them are still there, i have a month left to take this medicine so maybe by then they will all be gone. After i wash the Aldara off in the morning i put tea tree salve on there to help with the burning after the day goes by and i wash that off, my skin feels fine with NO BURNING. F 27 3 months
12/22/2004
 4  Genital Warts redness, open sores, swelling, peeling of skin, discharge, I have herpes and was recently diagnosed with hpv as well. *shrugs* life goes on. Aldara was prescribed to me, within the first week... things got pretty bad, the side effects are potant with this medication, but at the same time, the medication is VERY effective. Aldara also has a reacurrence rate lower than ny other med. i had what i thought was a herpes o.b, but thatnks to the website, i may stand corrected. I believe one should try this med, it will clear ur warts (the smaller onse especially), and will benifite you for years to come. F 18 3 weeks
12/21/2004
 3  hpv Occasional lesions - stay off for a couple of days and they'll go away. All you people complaining about horrible side effects - did you read the package insert before using the medicine? Did you use it M 42 3 months
12/16/2004
 4  HPV itching, dry skin, redness The cream worked very quickly. I had a small flat wart and after using the cream 3 times a week for 2 and a half weeks it has disapeared. I also had it burned too, so i belive this helped. The itching SUCKS but its worth it... they say aldara really stimulates memory cells to aid in fighting you from getting them back again. I hope it works! I wouldn't say the side effects are painful, its like having a bug bite down there. I can deal, cause i know its worth it. OH and... sex is still great!!I think the cream has aided in stimulation or something...lol (not using cream while having intercourse though) F 21 3.5 weeks
12/9/2004
 4  basal cell/skin damage first applied it 3x/week, which caused too much redness & scaling, reduced it to once a week, a month off, then 12 more doses seemed to have helped clear up & smooth my skin, mainly on forehead, & temples I will try it next for my nose & cheek areas... M 52 3 months
11/30/2004
 3  Genital Warts I have used this medication before and it was successful. This is my third outbreak in as many years. However, my reaction this round was quite severe. I am experiencing blistering and what looks to me like Herpes. I have never had symptoms like this before, so I went to get tested just to be sure. After reading some of these testimonials, I feel a bit better, but if this is a common side-effect of the medication, it needs to be made more public - even my doctor had never heard of it. F 25 2 weeks
11/27/2004

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