Tacrolimus topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• jewel
• March 17, 2018

For Atopic Dermatitis "After using triamcelone and then betamethasone diploate last night I used protopic generic 0.1. I thought I would go out of my mind. I have red spots on both arms, back part of neck and chest. The burning and itching was so severe. I had to take 2 generic valiums, allegra 24 and advil with ice packs to help calm it down. Developed more redness under left breast which got redder. I'm afraid to put it on today Sat. I also found out I have nickel cobalt allergy. I'm so depressed. I just lost my 16 yr old yorkie last week..so I'm stressed more.. these drs prescribe and don't treat you."

• Domin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2018

For Psoriasis "I was given this by dermatologist for psoriasis on my face, the first 2 applications felt like acid on my skin but this has since settled, my psoriasis has improved beyond my expectations, I have completely stopped using the steroid ointment. It is a little greasy so I only use it at night but it’s worth it ."

• Hano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2018

For Atopic Dermatitis "Doctor prescribed me this ointment a couple weeks ago. I finally decided to use it after several weeks. Within minutes of applying the ointment to my skin it burned my skin so bad. Literally was shaking as I tried to fall asleep with the excruciating burning. I blistered all over my arms and it was horrible. Showering hurt like anything. Don't get it if you have very very sensitive skin."

• Anon
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2020

For Atopic Dermatitis "tacrolimus really helps with eye dermatitis so I’ll give it a 3 for that since it clears it up and clears up the swelling and puffiness under my eyes. But the only thing is it burns when applied it feels like I’m putting hot coals under my eyes and when I go to sleep my eyes start watering and burning when I close my eyes and this still happens when I haven’t used it for a week or more."

• Mick...
• January 6, 2017

For Atopic Dermatitis "I used other medications prescribed by 2 dermatologists and my family doc for rosacea for about 7 years with only minor efficacy. (Onraltea does hide it though) A 'senior' dermatologist diagnosed the problem as exzema and prescribed Protopic 0.1%. I used it as prescribed for 5 or 6 months and it seemed to be controlling the redness. I stopped applying it for a few weeks while having facial laser treatments. When I next applied Protopic one week ago, my skin burned, swelled and became extremely dry and flaky. The burn/swelling problem continues and is being treated. Full disclosure: I had the same experience with the rosacea medication Rosiver."

• take...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2022

Protopic (tacrolimus) for Atopic Dermatitis "Dermatologist prescribed for facial dermatitis. After some time, warts appeared due to lack of immunity. Please take caution, I have warts now for over 3 months. Remedy is to allow the immunity to redevelop over months and then with nitrogen removal. A very unpleasant experience."

• monster...
• May 7, 2019

For Atopic Dermatitis "My eczema has worsened to areas around my eyes and neck, which was so embarrassing I stayed home and didn't work for months. I tried many prescribed antibiotics, steroids, new soaps, lotions, creams - my list is as long as yours. Finally I tried Tacrolimus 0.03%, for the eczema and experienced insane itch and burn at the sites applied - like extreme! Scratching and sweating made it even worse. But sure enough after 2-3 days of use, the sites cleared. I was instructed at first to use the Tacro only to "break the cycle" but after recurring breakouts on off days I use it in a preventive manner as well. The black label is a little scary, but my doctors have assured me that this is the best option and is safe to use. Overall the side effects are terrible, but so is the eczema, so why not give it a try. My insurance covers most of the cost (although I'm told the .1% is more difficult to get covered) and I payed $10 out of pocket."

• Barte...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 23, 2021

Protopic (tacrolimus) "I have suffered extensively with bad psoriasis over the past 12 years and recently I was prescribed (UK) Protopic. DANG! it's my miracle cream!! Even the worse psoriasis can disappear within days. £9.80 :)))"

• Pat
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 29, 2021

Protopic (tacrolimus) "Incredibly effective for my psoriasis, no burning, a little goes a long way. I've been using it for ~23 years, with ZERO noticeable adverse side effects. My profound gratitude to the Japanese chemist who developed tacrolimus (generic name for Protopic)."

• Rojoe
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 26, 2021

For Atopic Dermatitis "It initially worked but I was so sensitive to the sun, it felt like my skin was burning wherever I applied it. It felt like it stayed on my skin for a few days after one application Then it stopped working Avoid at all cost"

• Salma
• October 19, 2021

Protopic (tacrolimus) for Atopic Dermatitis "Was prescribed this cream after suffering with really bad eczema on my face, after a week my eczema went away but started getting really bad acne which I’ve never had before. It also made my skin tingle and burn. It works but the side effects aren’t worth it."

• Scarlet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2021

For Atopic Dermatitis "First two days: Intense heat sensation and "tickling" like errant hairs or mites. Heat sensation got worse with crying and other behavior that increased blood flow at affected surfaces. Worked quickly to reduce scaling and redness. Very much worth it if you can withstand the first day or two."

• Jen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2021

Protopic (tacrolimus) "I was prescribed this after dealing with a significant case of dermatitis caused by a retinoid. The first application went on great, only a slight warm feeling. I went to wash it off the next morning and my face turn bright tomato red even using cool water. This has happened every time for a week and still hasn’t stopped. I’ve been instructed to stop the Protopic because my dermatologist doesn’t know why I’m responding in that way. The only positive is that the previous peeling and flaking has stopped, but I think I could have solved that with just Vaseline."

• Kevin
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2021

For Atopic Dermatitis "I was going to use dupixent but didn’t like cost, injections and side effects. I opted instead for tacrolimus ointment (.1%). The severe burning stopped after 24 hours and now no problems. Cold packs helped and I also bought a humidifier although I don’t know if it’s made a difference. I also read aspirin provides relief from the burning sensation so I tried that too. My skin (face, neck) looks and feels much better after 2 days so it appears to be working for me. I hope this helps."

• Joano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2020

For Atopic Dermatitis "I have been using tacrolimus cream about a month . My skin is itching but only around my edges area. I don't know if it's normal or not. Other than that my skin isn't dry and ashy like it was before n. If I could get rid of these lil bumps (itchy). . I'd give it a 95 but for now it's a 67"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2019

For Atopic Dermatitis "The tacrolimus works, I have to use a good amount of it and make sure it soaks into the skin, so leaving it on for a few hours, but other than that it's the only medication that works for my face. You can also use a fan to help it absorb since it's an ointment. Its controlled the inflammation on my face and I am extremely grateful for it. I also get no burning sensation"

• happy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2022

For Atopic Dermatitis "IT WORKS - DONT WORRY ABOUT NEGATIVE REVIEWS After 1-2 weeks of severe atopic dermatitis, I was really hesitant to use this due to the negative reviews on this page (burning sensation, seem like your skin is on fire). After a couple hours, my skin did burn but it wasn't that bad. The next day - 80% of my redness (which looked like sunburn) was gone! After only 3 days - it completely worked. Really happy"

• Wendy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2023

Protopic (tacrolimus) "I developed contact dermatitis on both eyelids out of the blue (unidentified trigger). Both eyelids were badly inflamed with infuriatingly itchy and sore red patches of skin, both on upper eyelids and the lower ones, with some swelling. Having tried absolutely everything, including hydrocortisone cream, all with zero effect, my doctor advised I tried 0.1% Protopic. Feeling nervous about possible side effects, I was willing to try anything that might help. For the first 2 days, I had dreadful side effects of itching at an intensity I hadn’t believed would be possible, stinging, and burning. Having read that the side effects ease after several days, I persevered, but it was truly shocking. I am so glad I did. By day 3, my eyelids were vastly improved, and the severity of the side effects greatly reduced (none by day 4). By day 6 (today), my eyelids are completely recovered. Seeing my doctor in 2 days to discuss weaning off Protopic. Don’t be scared to give it a try and a chance to work."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2017

For Atopic Dermatitis "I just got this cause my eczema gotten bad on my feet I still itch a lil but I just started using it my doctor gave me this and I assumed it would work ASAP but so far I'm 50 50 on it I will let u know in a month the real results"

• Sully
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2022

For Atopic Dermatitis "If you want to know what it feels like to pour ghost pepper juice in your eyes while swimming in lava then this ointment is for you! Within 10mins of my first application I instantly felt ill to my stomach. Now, cue hell’s fiery wrath. Thee most unbearable burning/stinging/itching all over me. I would rather lay my face on a hot burner than experience this ever again. Encore anyone? Vomiting and back pain joined the party. 3hrs after applying this on my skin and I feel, well exactly the same. The doc who prescribed this volcano lube to me never informed me this would be an option. Guess he was having a bad day. Either way, everyone has different effects but I assure you after nearly 20 years of battling my chronic/severe eczema, I truly would rather suffer with that than wait for these horrific side effects to subside."

• Mel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2021

For Atopic Dermatitis "I had a really bad flare up on my eyes and face for the first time, and I'm 31. A doctor prescribed me tacrolimus and I had no idea about the side effects. I was told to only use it on my eyelids, so that's what I did. As soon as it started burning, I tried rubbing it off. But that didn't work. So for a whole 24 hrs. it was burning and hot. There was no way I could continue to use it. So I just used it once. But my eyelid eczema went away, and hasn't come back. It's been 2 months and my eyes are back to normal. Now I'm thinking of using it on my neck eczema. Wish me luck"

• Steve
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2022

For Atopic Dermatitis "Eczema has met its match. I was born with the stuff and used topical cortisone products my entire life with poor results. Finally I tried Dupixent and it cleared my skin up nicely but caused horrible conjunctivitis. It felt like it took all that eczema and shoved it into my eyes. I finally had to go off the dupixent, and my dermatologist referred me to an allergist who prescribed tacrolimus. I got it just as my eyes were getting better and the rest of my body getting worse. I cannot believe how effective the tacrolimus ointment is. Yes if you apply it to inflamed eczema it will itch and sting and I keep a supply of lidoicaine cream for this, but it has cleared up very stubborn eczema very quickly and where I have used it no eczema has returned so far. I hope it keeps working. No it is not a cure, but probably as close to a cure as you can get right now."

• Vdano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 26, 2021

Protopic (tacrolimus) for Atopic Dermatitis "I was given this by my dermatologist for my ezcema. Was not told it would burn or that it had a black box for cancer. Said it was safe to use on eyelid eczema. Now I have the droopiest and swollen eyelids because of it. The areas where protopic were used also have increased flakiness and prone to breakdowns."

• Yeti
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2024

For Psoriasis "I have severe eczema on my hands in winter time which would crack and bleed and sometimes it would get infected due to the open wounds. My doctor prescribed a steroid first which worked for the first couple of days but then stopped. So then he prescribed tacrolimus. It does work, it took a couple of weeks for me to see the full effect. I did have burning but only if my hands were under hot water, otherwise no. But I also have had some flu-like symptoms, tiredness, etc. I didn't know what that was until I looked at possible side effects. Still kind of dealing with that but hopefully it goes away soon, like the burning has. Ultimately, this does work well, but not sure which I'd rather have, cracking bleeding skin or being tired all the time."

• d612
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2022

Protopic (tacrolimus) for Atopic Dermatitis "2/4/22 I woke up to red swollen eyes. I went to my primary care doctor who prescribed prednisone. The medication made the swelling go away. When I was done with the steroids the swelling would immediately come back. I was on 3 rounds of steroids, including a steroid shot. My doctor could not determine the cause of the swelling. I was sent to see a dermatologist, rheumatologist and allergist. All of my blood work came back negative for an autoimmune disease (they thought the swelling was possibly Lupus) The allergist finally prescribed protopic last week. It was very expensive, not covered by insurance, but I was willing to try anything. I needed to get off steroids since I had been on them since February. I started the Protopic Tuesday and this is Thursday and my eyes look like they are improving. When I apply the ointment, it does burn and itch, but it is manageable for me. If it helps stop the swelling and I don't have to miss work, then I will deal with the minor side effect."