Brimonidine topical and Rash: What Users Say

• Gin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2017

Brimonidine topical for Rosacea "First and last time I will use this rubbish stuff called Mirvaso. I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. If you want your face to look like a pomodoro (or bright red tomato!), then please do use this, that's how bad a rash you'll get."

• Des...
• November 19, 2015

Brimonidine topical for Rosacea "Had beautiful skin. Spent life caring for it. Developed light flushing as a side effect from antibiotics. Went to the derm (as recommended online). Derm prescribed Mirvaso. With 1st use, it completely destroyed my life. My skin went dead pale, and my ears turned hot and red (didn't apply it to ears). 48 hours later, the entire face turned red (did not apply it to the entire face). Face began developing a rash, getting worse and worse for 3 months. For 3 months, have had a severe flushing disorder induced by Mirvaso (not better yet). All food caused flushing. Have health problems from weight loss. On a strict diet (there are 21 foods I am able to eat). Can't lie down. Lost job. Nerve pain in nose, jaw, gums, lips, eyes, ears. Burning soap in eyes feeling."

• Rox...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2020

Brimonidine topical for Rosacea "A dermatologist prescribed Mirvaso to me for my rosacea, and it cost nearly $80 for the tube. I used it for 2 days, and my face swelled up and blistered, and I got a rough, itchy, shocking rash. My face looked terribly burnt, and I stopped using it immediately. I wouldn’t recommend this product to anyone."

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

Brimonidine topical 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."

• naa...
• December 10, 2015

Brimonidine topical 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."

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

Brimonidine topical 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."

• mdr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2018

Brimonidine topical for Rosacea "I wish I would have read these reviews before I put it on my face. My dermatologist gave this to me to use for redness along with a cream for the blemishes, which I had already been using for a month with great results. Tonight I used it for the first time for a few lightly red areas. Within 3 hours, I went into the bathroom and both my cheeks were entirely covered with a fire-red rash. I only used a pea size on my entire face. I immediately washed it off and am now scared about how long this is going to stay or if it is ever gonna go away. Glad that I only had to pay $7 for it with my insurance. WARNING: READ REVIEWS AND DON'T USE. I have been an RN for over 20 years and believe that my dermatologist has no idea about the severity of the reactions...but I will be letting her know, and I will never use it again."

• Lin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 7, 2019

For Rosacea "I used this on and off for 3 years. It worked great for a couple of months, and then I started getting hives, peeling skin, and intense itching. I went to 3 dermatologists who kept telling me it wasn't from the Mirvaso, so I continued to use it (more and more each month). I was at the derm's office every 6 weeks, miserable. I've been on steroids way too often and ended up in the hospital with low blood pressure and low heart rate. All, I believe, from the Mirvaso. I walked into the 4th derm's office 3 months ago, and the first thing he said was it's a very bad reaction from Mirvaso. It was to the point where my skin was so bad all the time I didn't want to leave the house. I was very depressed. My face is now cleared up with a little red here and there, but I'll live with that. Please don't try this drug. Not enough doctors are familiar with the side effects and how horrible they are for almost every person. That 4th derm I saw was a blessing. I feel like I got my life back."

• Muc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2015

For Rosacea "Same old story as everyone else. I used it for about 7 days, and it was great. It does what it says it'll do, but it makes matters worse when the application is worn off. Even while it was working, I could tell that my face was trying to flush, and it was coming out in areas where I have never been red (in between eyebrows, slight rash on forehead, red nose). This medication seems too intense for the skin, and I will never use it again. Hopefully, my rebound flushing will subside because right now it is nearly purple."

• mt1...
• June 12, 2016

Brimonidine topical for Rosacea "Horrible rebound flushing/red spots. Do not touch this stuff. It's been one year, and redness/flushing side effects still have not normalized."