Mirvaso User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Sco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2021

For Rosacea "Like others, I used the product for a couple of days but stopped on day 3 after experiencing intense rebound symptoms. It seems to have burned my face. I don’t think they should be allowed to market this product to people with rosacea given that it makes the symptoms worse. Hopefully, this redness/burning isn’t permanent."

• don...
• May 10, 2021

For Rosacea "I had a bad experience with this cream. For the first few days of use, it looked very promising, my redness was almost gone completely. Although as the days went on, I started to put this cream on straight away in the morning, and then later in the day when I would get stressed or embarrassed, my redness would look absolutely terrible. It would be completely pale in some places, and then in others it would be BRIGHT RED. It happened on the outside of my face, right by my nose, right under my eyes. It was so bad that I couldn’t go to school. I felt physically and mentally uncomfortable. I do not recommend it at all."

• Emm...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 16, 2018

For Rosacea "I was diagnosed with rosacea earlier this year after I was trying to treat my own skin, and it became out of control. My dermatologist started me out with a cream for the inflammation, then on my second visit-one month later-recommended Mirvaso for the redness I was experiencing. From the first use, I had a major improvement in the reduction of redness. I have not experienced any problems (rash, rebound, worsening, etc.). I use it almost every day but do take a day off every so often. I know that everyone’s skin is unique, so the only way to know if it works is to try it for yourself. I was worried after reading so many negative reviews, but it has been a positive change for my skin. The instructions say to use a full pump on the five areas of the face, and I find I do not need to use nearly that much. My insurance does help with the product, but I am left with a fair amount to cover, which I find worth it at this point because of the improvement I have seen."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2018

For Rosacea "I had red blood vessels on one cheek that were not very pleasing to look at. My Dr. gave me Mirvaso samples to try to help reduce the redness. I used this product one time, a pea-sized amount. I now have five bug-sized bite chemical burns/blister-like marks on my face. I truly hope these marks go away because my face looks worse than it ever has."

• naa...
• December 10, 2015

For Rosacea "It works great while it is applied, but I feel it is too powerful of a treatment option for this condition due to the withdrawal my face has had while coming off it. Also, my rosacea comes up in different areas of my face that I have never had redness in the past. Lastly, I sometimes get a very subtle rash on my forehead while using it. I spoke with my dermatologist, and they suggested I stop using it due to adverse reactions."

• 111...
• February 27, 2021

For Rosacea "Do not use this cream! It makes things worse. My face became perfect after I applied the cream. But after a few hours, I started feeling a terrible burning sensation on my face. And after a few more hours, I all became red."

• Bin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2022

For Rosacea "The dermatologist says I have rosacea. My symptom is severe flushing. Desperate for relief, I attempted this gel. It immediately turned me white as a ghost, I looked very sick. On the second day using this gel, after 6 hours, my face turned more red than before. It eventually subsided, so on the 3rd day, I thought I’d try to use less… well, once again, 6 hours later, my face basically caught on fire. Now my butterfly rash is worse than ever. It’s not the same flush as before, either. It’s horrible. It’s been 24 hours off the gel, and it hasn’t improved. Now they want me to try something different. I have no plans on putting ANYTHING else on my face for a long time. Mirvaso caused exactly what it’s supposed to treat. After reading these reviews, this happened to what seems like everyone. It needs to come off the market. The price says it all… Do yourself a favor and don’t use this gel."

• Tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2018

For Rosacea "I have red, sensitive skin on my face, so my doctor instructed me to use this cream to cure it. It worked at the start, my skin went pale and had no adverse reaction. Then, after day 3 of using it, my skin went on fire. Rebound redness is a thing, and it burned my skin for hours on end. I couldn't leave the house for days. Worst cream in the world, does the opposite of what it's supposed to do. Please DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON IT."

• McS...
• January 23, 2018

For Rosacea "This product is a nightmare. The first day, yes, it did reduce redness. The next day, I noticed red blotchy patches where I had applied the Mirvaso, and they haven't gone away for several days. This is not my normal redness, and I am 100% sure it is a direct result of the Mirvaso because the blotches are exactly where I applied it. This product should not even be on the market - it does the exact opposite of what it's supposed to do."

• Jam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 8, 2022

For Rosacea "Takes away flushing for a few hours, but the next day my face feels on fire. It's the only medication on the market, so I only use this sparsely when required and suffer the next day. Can't wait till they discover a permanent cure."

• Shu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2018

For Rosacea "I read all the reviews, hopeful I wouldn’t be one of the ones with awful side effects! DO NOT use Mirvaso! The first day it was like a magic cream, and the redness was gone for 10 hours. Second day, about 6 hours, and then my face would be redder than when I applied it. After a week of use, I decided to not even use it, and my face has been bright red and swollen, and I have had a headache all day! My face feels like it is on fire! Nothing I do works to calm it, and it is only getting worse, not better. I will NEVER use Mirvaso again! Don’t use this awful cream!"

• sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2023

For Rosacea "The doctor told me to use this cream daily. After six days of using it and seeing my red/purple cheeks and nose looking a little better, I started getting what everyone on here is calling rebound redness. My cheeks and chin went bright red... like I had held an iron on them. The burning sensation went across my face, and my lips and tongue tingled. I went back to the doctor, and she told me to apply more cream when the burning came out. The doctor said the burning was my skin doing what it should do, and this was normal. This is not normal. This was happening at 2 pm and 8 pm and lasted around 3 hours. No rhyme or reason why it happened at these random times. I had 7 days of this after I had binned the cream, and thanks to a review on here, I tried applying Sudocrem on the burning areas, and this did calm it down. Bear in mind I used it for 6 days, and it took 7 days to calm down... my lips and tongue tingled for 14 days or so. Don't panic, and for God's sake, don't take the doctor's word as gospel."

• NoN...
• December 11, 2015

For Rosacea "Not good. The first few days were fine, though not overly impressive. After that, more redness and itching. It also doesn't appear to be compatible with any of the moisturizers I have tried. I've stopped using it, and my face is less red and much better. $20 in the garbage. I would not recommend this to anyone. And judging by all the others with issues, I'm surprised it's still on the market."

• Tss...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2016

For Rosacea "I would not recommend this product to anyone. I was given a small sample from my derm, and like many people here, it worked for the first ten hours. After the ten hours, my face would flush and burn worse than ever before. I've taken it for three days now and am quitting immediately. I would have quit sooner, but I wasn't sure if the Mirvaso was causing the redness. I just can't believe derms are handing this stuff out so readily."

• GKD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2015

For Rosacea "I have had mild rosacea for over 20 years with occasional mild breakouts. Normally, it is well managed and not visible unless I have had a bad few days. I have it over my nose and upper cheeks (T Zone) with blemishes when it's bad. Normally, I use Rozex. I was given Mirvaso as an alternative, and after 5 days, I had to take time off work because it inflamed so badly it turned my nose and upper cheeks a dark red/purple. Never use this cream, it feeds back on itself. I am still waiting for the redness to drop after 48 hours of not using it. Stay away."

• Emb...
• September 23, 2018

For Rosacea "I can only agree with many of the comments that have been made here, and I also wish I had read the comments before starting this drug. My rosacea was more or less under control, but due to an illness and stress in my family, I had a flare-up, so my doctor recommended I try Mirvaso gel. After 2 weeks, I now have redness all over my face, the worst it has ever been, so much so that it is embarrassing to go out. My face is hot and sometimes itchy, and I have now thrown this expensive gel away."

• Chi...
• December 20, 2016

For Rosacea "I've been using this medication for my rosacea, and it isn't helping. My face has never looked worse. It's okay when I first put it on, but by the end of the day, my face is spiraling out of control. Right now, I have huge acne blemishes all over my face. I'm making an appointment with my doctor this week to try and change it. Very disappointed."

• m19...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2015

For Rosacea "Day 4 and I am experiencing the rebound redness for the first time. My entire face looks like it has sunburn. I am afraid based on what I have read that if I continue to use it, the rebound redness will get worse. I'm happy that something was made to help people with rosacea... and am hopeful that they will find a reason for the rebound redness and alter the medication."

• Nic...
• February 13, 2018

For Rosacea "I was told I had very mild rosacea by my dermatologist at the beginning of 2017. I started using this product, and for the first 6 months, it was amazing! I thought I had found a miracle cream. Starting in the fall, however, everything went downhill. My face started getting dark red/purple at around noon (about 5 hours after I applied Mirvaso). About a month later, the burning started. My face would get so hot, it felt like it was on fire. I saw a different dermatologist, and they told me I probably just had dry skin. This was not the case. It is now February 2018, and I just figured out about 3 days ago that Mirvaso is what has been causing this. It worked for me for so long, so I don't know what caused the side effects to start happening. This is my third day without using it, and I still haven't noticed any difference. My face is still red and burning. I hope this product hasn't caused any permanent damage to my skin. Please do not buy it."

• uns...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 6, 2018

For Rosacea "Mirvaso works... at first. I had extremely mild redness in my T-zone, and I thought I'd try something to get rid of it. Although it made my skin look like Snow White during the day, as soon as it wore off (anywhere from 5-8 hours), I got horrendous rebound redness. There were days that it looked like I had a chemical burn on my face. The only discomfort I experienced was the intense heat from my skin during times of flare-ups... which was practically daily. Note: I showed my dermatologist pictures of the terrible redness after about 6 months to a year, and she told me, 'You just have sensitive capillary beds.' Please do not listen to your dermo if you know your own skin! My skin was not bad before this treatment, and after I discontinued it, my skin almost has returned to normal. I no longer get crazy flare-ups when I have a glass of wine, take a hot bath, or lay outside (with a sunhat, mind you). This medication is not worth the 400 dollars for 50% of the time whiteness..."

• tin...
• July 17, 2015

For Rosacea "Have tried about everything for rosacea. Metrogel, Mirvaso, lasers, chamomile, and finally went to get a holistic spa treatment where I got a facial. She said your rosacea is bad, going to use a mix of rose extract oil and Moroccan oil. My redness was gone the entire day. Bought these oils online and not greasy. Not only is my rosacea under control, but I have a nice healthy glow and was actually carded. The girl said I look under 40, they card under 40. I am 50 years old. My skin looks and feels younger and is so hydrated."

• Anonymous
• July 13, 2015

For Rosacea "Like many of these other readers, I've had the same experience. I was given samples to try by a dermatologist, and I applied it on a Saturday afternoon. Sunday afternoon, I looked in the mirror and was in shock. My face was super blotchy and had very intense red spottiness. Definitely worse looking than it had ever been initially. It almost leaves skin with a withdrawal-type symptom. I cannot afford laser treatment, and I do not know where else to turn as I wake up every morning like this and am having to rely on this lotion to clear my face to be presentable at my job."

• Mir...
• December 18, 2015

For Rosacea "Do not use this product! I had/have all the same negative symptoms listed below by others. In addition, I had massive migraine headaches, sore throat, runny nose, stomach issues, itching in areas I did not use the product, acne, dry eyes, and a sty. I reported these issues to the FDA and highly suggest you do the same. They will re-evaluate the product if they have enough reports."

• opa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2019

For Rosacea "I have suffered from episodic flushing for most of my life, and nothing has worked, so I decided to try Mirvaso. I tried it for 4 days. Initially, it seemed to decrease the redness. After the first two days, I started to have attacks of bright red, patchy flushes at random times throughout the day, but I thought it was just an initial reaction and would take more time. On the fourth day, I forgot to apply it in the morning, and by noon both of my cheeks were a horrible deep red, my face and ears were burning as though I had my face near a fire. It is 10 times worse than what I started with. I am very disappointed in this product and hope that my face goes back to what it was before using it. Also, I do not recommend trying this, BUT if you go on the Galderma website, you can sign up for their savings card and get the medication price down to $35 or $75 depending on if you have insurance or not."

• Swe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2017

For Rosacea "I was put on this, and it worked, but afterwards, omg, I was red, my face was burnt, and it looked like I got an allergic reaction because my eye was swollen. My face still looks awful 3 days later. I will never use it again..."