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Vaniqa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Vaniqa has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 107 reviews on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 23% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Vaniqa

  • Mrs...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 6, 2018

For Hirsutism "I have suffered with excessive hair growth on my chin for more than 10 years, I was tweezing in the morning then by the end of the day I was having to tweeze again! I have tried all sorts of things to remove it in the past but nothing has worked. I started using this cream 4 weeks ago and after 2 weeks I was disappointed as I thought it was not doing anything but now after 4 weeks I have never felt so smooth, I am not plucking just the odd one or two, I’m excited to see what it will be like after the expected 8 weeks as I am so much happier already. This really is amazing and I have had no side effects. I bought the cream online as I have spoken to the doctors numerous times about it and they have never helped, but now I know this works I will try and get it from them in future. I really hope that if you try it you are as happy as me with the results :)"

10 / 10
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  • CC30s
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 10, 2021

For Hirsutism "I got this to help with my facial hair (around chin/jawline). It does not seem to work. I am still plucking and shaving just as often as I was before. When I originally started this medication my testosterone levels were normal, which was confusing as to how I had hair growth in the first place. I have been taking this for about 6 months and my testosterone levels are now high. Not sure if the medication had anything to do with it or if it is in fact undiagnosed PCOS. I would not recommend this medication because it is a waste of money and doesn't work as promised."

1 / 10
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  • Bb28
  • May 11, 2021

For Hirsutism "I have not bought this due to being really expensive. I was lucky enough and asked my sister if she can get it for me in Germany. Her doctor gave her the prescription and bought it for only $9. I will be receiving it in a week and can’t wait to start using it"

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  • Carwin
  • August 29, 2017

For Hirsutism "I started this med 3 DAYS AGO!!!! I haven't shaved since. Chin and upper lip are still smooth. I was shaving daily. I was thinking surely this isn't working that quickly. For me, so far it's working! Life changing indeed!"

9 / 10
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  • Sweet...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 15, 2020

For Hirsutism "My last BF told me I look good in a certain light. And he was right. Had white hair all over my face, peach fuss, strong hair on my chin and upper lips. A stubble and I thread. Not any more ! It feels great "

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  • Cest...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 25, 2017

For Hirsutism "I haven't used it yet (hope it will get rid of the demoralizing appearance of increasingly coarse and numerous white hairs scattered on upper lip and chin !) I'm writing before I try it And BTW I find it VERY annoying that I'm not eligible for the $70 rebate through the company because I'm on Medicare. Why?? I'm paying for it completely out of pocket! This is weird and completely unfair. There isn't even a # to call or email to send to them to complain."

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  • PamPooh
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 9, 2017

For Hirsutism "I've been using this product for about a 1 1/2 month and I use it twice a day but it has slowed down the hair growth only if I'm taking my prescription meds but other than that I haven't seen a change yet. I will keep using it until its gone or my next dr appt on 8/25/2017 but if it doesn't work like I hoped so I will just have to do laser hair removal."

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  • Jah
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 18, 2022

For Hirsutism "I’ve struggled with coarse, thick upper lip and chin hair for years (really since puberty). As an adult, it had gotten to the point it was negatively impacting my self-esteem, having to tweeze and shave everyday so I didn’t look like a man. I tried laser hair removal & after $1000 in treatments, completely unsuccessful. I went to a dermatologist & he put me on spironolactone, which also didn’t work. I requested a Rx for Vaniqa, after researching this may help (he said it probably wouldn’t help). For about 6 months, I used 1x/day and saw 0 improvement. I went through 1 bottle & after reading more about it online, decided to refill my Rx one last time and try it 2x/day (morning and night). That was the game changer. I immediately started seeing less and less hair growing in. It’s absolutely unbelievable that this is working. I tweeze a few hairs every couple days. It’s expensive @ $165, but worth every penny to me. One tube will last about 3 months."

10 / 10
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  • Amnesty
  • September 6, 2017

For Hirsutism "I've used it on and off, and I definitely see slowed hair growth. The only problem I have is that it slows growth, it doesn't remove. This results in hair coming out "just a little bit", i.e., very, very short hairs, which are not so much seen as felt. And they're very hard to remove because so short (and I only use Tweezerman!) It actually takes me longer to pluck the short stunted growth hairs than the full grown hairs. Oh, well. I'm hoping that once I do get them, they won't grow back and I'll be on my way to a smooth chin!!"

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  • CoCo
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 26, 2021

For Hirsutism "I live in the UK and have battled with dark course chin for years. It had got progressively worse and I would find stray hairs morning, noon and night. I was never without my tweezers. I have a home epl machine, I have tried NoNo and all sorts of other things. None of them worked. I found an online pharmacy that sold Vaniqa. I had to inform my doctor first who checked for contra-indications and then gave the go ahead. I ordered the cream and it arrived next day. Here’s the biggie…. I HAVE SEEN AN IMPROVEMENT IN A WEEK! Very few hairs to pluck and I don’t have that stubbly feeling when I rub cream into my chin. I am so much happier. The £65 I paid is well worth it compared to other so called hair removal products that simply do not work. My friend one gripe is that it cannot be purchased over the counter. I will update my progress in a month or so. Good luck peeps."

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  • uglyf...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 30, 2022

For Hirsutism "My whole life I had really nice skin. Then, in my late 30's I started to get these patches of thick hairs on my chin and lip that would become ingrown and cause painful acne/folliculitis. My dermatologist suggested Vaniqa. I used it for 6 weeks. My skin became the worst it's ever been. The hairs became deeper ingrown seemingly causing so much pain and I didn't think the grown of the other hair was slowing down at all. I developed the most horrific cystic acne that 18 months later, still in not healed. In the areas I used it, I developed scars where the pigmentation is completely gone and I have deep indentations about 1/2 inch in diameter all over my face. If I ever want to look normal again, I'll need so much cosmetic surgery. The absolute only thing in my regime that was different was the vaniqa and after I stopped using it, the cystic acne slowed and then stopped."

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  • Joy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 15, 2022

For Hirsutism "This cream is not for me! It burned my skin and I have been dealing with really bad skin since, although I stopped using it as soon as I broke out. My face is completely covered with small pimples and blackheads for weeks. I can't believe I paid this much money for a cream just to have my face get this bad. I'd rather have hair in the face quite honestly."

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  • Maz
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 8, 2021

For Hirsutism "OK, so after 25 plus years of Dailly plucking and twice a day shaving of neck and chin, and then random cheeks and lip dark hairs ( amount of hair increasing and growing in strength daily, I started Vanquia on Tuesday morning ( and applied again in the evening ) Wednesday morning I felt a difference"

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  • Sally
  • April 23, 2021

For Hirsutism "I have recently tried Vaniqa for facial hair and I have lost so much hair on my scalp I would say 40 percent of my hair. I began noticing so much hair loss once I began using vaniqa for facial hair and I stopped using the product. Not sure if anyone else went through this."

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  • Hirsu...
  • March 18, 2021

For Hirsutism "This was horrible. Had horrible side effects/burned my chin area. Did NOTHING!! I could and would have rather spent the money on multiple effective laser treatments. Very disappointed in money dropped on this worthless product! Literally been using it for months and NOTHING at all! In fact since using it I have noticed more hair! Beware of this no wonder product - doctors never recommend it!"

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  • Grate...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 19, 2022

For Hirsutism "In Sept 2021, asked OBGYN for Rx during check up. She was very discouraging, saying she didn't believe it would help someone like me. I'm 10 years past menopause, Mediterranean, light olive w/dark hair that has always had some presence on my face (sideburns, above lip, etc.) Before menopause, and first few years after, this was annoying, but manageable with wax. Recent years turned into huge problem. Vaniqa works perfectly, no side affects. Be patient, takes 3-4 months. My skin is now smooth again from not plucking/waxing daily. Has changed my life - I dream of travel once again in future when I won't have to worry about unfamiliar mirrors/lighting. Now use only every 24 hours & seems to maintain. Is rather spendy, but as other reviewers have said, I'm too happy to mind giving up a few other things to pay for it; honestly, a bargain at twice the price for the relief it has brought me. I wish everyone the same results I've had-don't delay-sorry I'd not known of it sooner."

10 / 10
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  • Lowri
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 15, 2021

For Hirsutism "I have PCOS and like Sandy further down the reviews I am shocked at how much some women have to pay for this treatment! I am so lucky to to be Welsh for many reasons, one of which is NHS Wales. As a single working mother I would struggle to justify paying so much for something for myself so I am beyond grateful that NHS Wales provides this treatment at no cost. I haven't been using it for long (9 days) but already I can see a huge difference in growth rate. Before I would have to shave every morning but now it's down to every 3 days. I am confident that the growth rate will continue to slow and hopeful that it will halt altogether. I will check back in a few weeks with an update. For now it's 8/10 just for the simple fact that I don't know what my end results with the treatment will be."

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  • Blueo...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 23, 2017

For Hirsutism "Not sure if it's working either, following directions for how $$ it is. I use to do Electrolysis which didn't do much either; she said not to pluck b/c it would reopen the now cauterized blood supply for the hair follicle; but idk if I should pluck for the $$ cream to get to the follicle? I also have to apply it to my "happy trail" and around my nipples my Doc said it's ok to use there. I'm applying rubbing alcohol to clean it better?? ALSO I apply to my beard minus rub alcohol SO I have to be very sparingly w/it. I also tried for a rebate, >:[ , not fair, not covered by insurance..coupon ideas any one. Are there generics and do they work?"

3 / 10
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  • V1234
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 17, 2021

For Hirsutism "I really wanted to write a great review for this, but I just cannot. I started this product 6 weeks ago, so I realized that it may still be too early. I do think that the growth rate has slowed down slightly (still shaving 3 times a day, though). It’s been SO harsh on my skin that my neck looks even worse than before. I have bumps everywhere on my neck and chin that are so hard to cover up, and you can still see and feel stubble seconds after shaving. My self esteem is practically gone, and I don’t know how much longer I can do this. I plan on starting electrolysis in a few weeks, so will continue to use Vaniqa for now. I just wish I saw a better result, I was so hopeful."

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  • Ash...
  • July 20, 2021

For Hirsutism "I have suffered from hirsutism for years. I recently started on vaniqua 4 weeks ago and notice a huge difference around my chin and upper lip. But I have started developing acne as a side effect or is this folliculitis. Has anyone experienced this? And have any suggestions to help with the acne ( folliculitis) thank you!"

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  • Londo...
  • December 3, 2017

For Hirsutism "I've been using this for over three months now, and I'm delighted with it. I've tried almost everything else on the market during the last 30 years, none of which have worked as well as this. After two weeks I was ready to be disappointed but it gradually started to work. Yes, it's expensive (a tube lasts about 9 weeks), but it's worth every penny to see the hair growth almost disappear. I still have to use a no-no (hair removal system) once a week and occasionally the tweezers, but the difference is remarkable. To feel a smooth chin and upper lip is just great!"

9 / 10
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  • Linda
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 13, 2023

"Vaniqa has been amazing at slowing my facial hair growth. My first tube was six months ago that with discounts cost $50, still high but worth it for me. But second prescription is $180 as discounts are no longer available. But my main question is has anyone else noticed the hair on their head also thinning? I can easily see my scalp on left side of head. And if Vaniqa is not to blame, are any discounts still working for anyone in the US or is there a pharmacy ouside of US to fill cheaper."

9 / 10
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  • orpin...
  • April 12, 2016

For Hirsutism "I take Seroxat/Paxil for depression. When I started to use Vaniqa, it worked for hairs but I didn't realize that it was making me very depressed! Be careful"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 16, 2016

For Hirsutism "Wow this cream works I have pcos and after years of plucking every day as the hair was so bad my doctor prescribed vaniqa . The difference is very noticeable after under 2 months."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • August 8, 2015

For Hirsutism "I have loads of hair on chin, gone hard like a mans beard but I've been using this cream few days & WOW I can't explain skin feels so soft so people get down to docters and get it best thing ever"

10 / 10
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