Efudex User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Efudex has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 120 reviews on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Efudex

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September 13, 2021

For Keratosis "My husband was using Efudix cream 5% for 2 weeks. Though painful and itchy too extreme he was prepared to see it through the course. Last night was traumatic as he awoke shaking uncontrollably at around 4am He soothed his face with cool water and a soft cloth, reapplied cortisone (Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.02%) cream and took more Panadol Forte( paracetamol 500mg plusCodeine 30mg) before going back to bed. It’s now just past midday and he’s taking more pain tablets and going to sleep after a light light lunch. He said he’ll now try Efudix on a small area soon on back of forearm & see how it goes. Due to see Dermatologist in 2 months time. We know of other people who have benefited from using Efudix & feel it really worth trying more for a good outcome. Thank you."

6 / 10

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Jim
Taken for less than 1 month
February 8, 2022

For Actinic Keratosis "As expected this treatment is be Horrendous .Week 1 was not too bad Week 2 was extremely difficult, lack of sleep etc. Week 3 Truly awful ! Extreme pain, care must be taken when showering, I used lukewarm water on my face, I found this helped but then the skin went tight .After applying Efudix, I waited an hour or so before applying a moisturiser ( Nivea for men sensitive alcohol free) Sleep is extremely difficult due to the terrible itch - scratch - itch ! Week 4 .I had to stop using Efudix ! swollen face, half closed eyes ,however it has definitely worked with blistering ,weeping and peeling beginning. Because of the swelling around my eyes, I rang my Doc and we agreed to cease any further application as the Efudix has done the job! I am now experiencing bouts of severe itching - tried all sorts of lotions and potions but alas no relief, Nivea seems to give a little relief . I've read you often worse when you stop using Efudix and it's true!"

9 / 10

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Lowie
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 5, 2022

For Keratosis "At 75 years of age had eczema all my life then development skin cancer on my arms chest back and neck. I done a full treatment on both arms at separate time went through a lot of pain took 6 weeks to slowly clear up then started to look great so pleased then noticed it coming back slowly a lump here and there now the arm looks bad again but took 6 months so disappointed. Don't know what to do now and I am so emotional. Thank you."

6 / 10

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Female
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 17, 2023

For Keratosis "I used Efudex for 6 weeks in total. I did stop the treatment at intervals when the blistering became too bad. I used it at night and put make up on during the day to cover all the redness. It is the worst experience I have had with my skin. But looking at my face now, it was worth it. It is 2 months since I stopped and I still have slight redness in certain areas. However the improvement in my skin has been wonderful. I will always use 50 factor suncream when I go out. Heliocare is very good. I hope and pray that I never will have to use Efudex again."

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Mary
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 26, 2022

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "Using Efudex for Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) on my nose. Have finished 24 days and plan to go for 4 more days. My dermatologist feels if it hasn’t done the job then it most likely will not work. My nose has been red since week one then the affected area scabbed over during week two and three it was uncomfortable but tolerable. Since I began week four the pain has become intense at night almost intolerable. I am trying to soldier on but it is very stressful. I am using Tylenol and Benadryl but nothing eases the pain but ice packs. It feels like someone is driving needles or glass in my nose it’s Brutal. My phone doesn’t recognize me anymore."

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Rita
Taken for 1 to 2 years
October 23, 2023

For Skin Cancer "A sun worshipper from my teen years and up... I had/have spots of skin cancer on my face/arms/chest. I was sent to a plastic surgeon and had a spot surgically removed from between my brows (not a good experience). I am now using Efudex. I am tolerating the pain, itching, and side effects, but I find it helps. I have used it on my face, arms, and chest with good results. I have been using it intermittently for 1.5 years and will continue until my skin cancer is gone. It may be a while."

9 / 10

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Jennie
Taken for less than 1 month
June 3, 2023

For Keratosis "Used on nose, cheeks, and chin every night for 18 nights when scabbing became apparent, so stopped using. From today 3 June, I use canestan steroid cream on the affected areas. Also using oatmeal cream which is very mild. Areas are very red and unsightly with scabbing and some tightness. Redness and tightness have moved towards my eyes and this is quite uncomfortable. Persevering. Can’t comment on the outcome as the process is still ongoing."

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Dolly
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 17, 2023

8 / 10

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kzn
Taken for less than 1 month
October 8, 2021

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I was told it won't work on a squamous carcinoma. Applying to the tip of my nose for 3 weeks and only slightly red with no discomfort, hoping its not irritating a squamous cancer! on my face for 10 days so far and red and flaky but no real discomfort. some the stories on here are horrific but so far so good. will do one side of my face and evaluate the benefits. big fan of freezing them off so will weigh it all up."

5 / 10

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Jacki
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 21, 2024

For Keratosis "Prescribed once a day for 3-4 weeks. I used it all over my face and chest... by day 13, I needed a break and stopped for two days! 21 days in and my chest is very painful, raw, swollen, and feels like paper cuts opening all over when I move. My face hasn't been too bad pain-wise, but I'm scaring not only the children but adults too ;-) Try to keep the cream away from the sides of the nose as it will crack the thin layer of skin that joins to the upper lip, and it's not pleasant! Not sure if I've gone as far as I'm supposed to, but the sores are starting to peel... I don't want to do this again and get it right the first round."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
May 4, 2018

For Actinic Keratosis "I work for a dermatologist. In order for Efudex to react, sun damage/AK's, cancer should be present. Undamaged skin will not react to Efudex."

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September 25, 2008

For Skin Cancer "This product works very well to eliminate skin cancers. It becomes quite irritating after a few days, and very irritating at about 10 days, but it gets rid of the skin cancer in a couple of weeks."

9 / 10

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Deewi...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 17, 2017

For Actinic Keratosis "I have a question not comment please. I'm on day 6 if 14 days application. No reaction. Is this normal? I'm applying thin layer 2 times a day. Am I doing something wrong or us this normal?"

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Trueser
August 5, 2015

For Keratosis "Worked great for me, some pain but when I was done my face was like a baby's butt. Stay home for 30 days"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
February 12, 2009

For Keratosis "Efudex works great to eliminate actinic keratosis. I have used it before and unfortunately am using it again. It becomes VERY unsightly.. blotchy, swollen, very painful, etc, but it works."

9 / 10

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The...
April 8, 2016

For Keratosis "Can someone help me? I have been using Efudex once a day for 5 weeks and nothing is happening. Wondering if I should try using it twice a day or wait untill I see my doctor?"

1 / 10

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Sun...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 2, 2020

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "Have found using efudux apply only every 3 or 4 th day seems reaction not so bad and it will do the job in same amount of time .. works for me"

7 / 10

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Lee
Taken for less than 1 month
May 3, 2020

For Actinic Keratosis "I just started I’m on day three I am absolutely terrified "

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 10, 2019

For Keratosis "Efudex was extremely painful. It affects cancer spots. Well I guess that is all over because my entire body was inflamed."

4 / 10

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Smand
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 30, 2016

For Basal Cell Carcinoma "I have BCC on my upper arm and SCC on upper left hand. Unfortunately after 6wks of treatment twice a day the cream didnt work. So disappointed and im now scheduled to have both surgically removed."

1 / 10

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APOC-...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 9, 2021

For Keratosis "Does not work. Save your money. No change at all after using for 10 days."

1 / 10

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